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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.97, 12,287.84 and 2,350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.97, 12,287.84 and 2,350.17 is: 3,524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.97 : 12,287.84 = 2,350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.97/12,287.84 = 2,350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.97x = 12,287.84 × 2,350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.97x = 28,878,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,501.18/8,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.79

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