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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.68, 12,284.40 and 2,345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.68, 12,284.40 and 2,345.72 is: 3,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.68 : 12,284.40 = 2,345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.68/12,284.40 = 2,345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.68x = 12,284.40 × 2,345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.68x = 28,815,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,815,762.77/8,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.12

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