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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.70, 12,287.40 and 2,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.70, 12,287.40 and 2,347.74 is: 3,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.70 : 12,287.40 = 2,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.70/12,287.40 = 2,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.70x = 12,287.40 × 2,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.70x = 28,847,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847,620.48/8,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.14

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