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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.48, 12,288.06 and 2,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.48, 12,288.06 and 2,348.72 is: 3,522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.48 : 12,288.06 = 2,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.48/12,288.06 = 2,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.48x = 12,288.06 × 2,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.48x = 28,861,212.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861,212.28/8,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.46

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