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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.56, 12,285.24 and 2,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.56, 12,285.24 and 2,347.84 is: 3,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.56 : 12,285.24 = 2,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.56/12,285.24 = 2,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.56x = 12,285.24 × 2,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.56x = 28,843,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843,777.88/8,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.73

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