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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.04, 12,287.46 and 2,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.04, 12,287.46 and 2,348.60 is: 3,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.04 : 12,287.46 = 2,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.04/12,287.46 = 2,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.04x = 12,287.46 × 2,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.04x = 28,858,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858,328.56/8,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.16

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