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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.26, 12,289.79 and 2,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.26, 12,289.79 and 2,349.84 is: 3,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.26 : 12,289.79 = 2,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.26/12,289.79 = 2,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.26x = 12,289.79 × 2,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.26x = 28,879,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,879,028.38/8,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.73

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