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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.54, 12,288.16 and 2,348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.54, 12,288.16 and 2,348.78 is: 3,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.54 : 12,288.16 = 2,348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.54/12,288.16 = 2,348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.54x = 12,288.16 × 2,348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.54x = 28,862,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862,184.44/8,193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.55

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