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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.26, 12,287.16 and 2,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.26, 12,287.16 and 2,347.92 is: 3,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.26 : 12,287.16 = 2,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.26/12,287.16 = 2,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.26x = 12,287.16 × 2,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.26x = 28,849,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849,268.71/8,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.96

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