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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.42, 12,287.66 and 2,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.42, 12,287.66 and 2,269.74 is: 3,404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.42 : 12,287.66 = 2,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.42/12,287.66 = 2,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.42x = 12,287.66 × 2,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.42x = 27,889,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889,793.41/8,192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.34

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