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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.28, 12,285.40 and 2,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.28, 12,285.40 and 2,346.92 is: 3,520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.28 : 12,285.40 = 2,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.28/12,285.40 = 2,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.28x = 12,285.40 × 2,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.28x = 28,832,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,832,850.97/8,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.37

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