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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.70, 12,288.90 and 2,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.70, 12,288.90 and 2,348.74 is: 3,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.70 : 12,288.90 = 2,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.70/12,288.90 = 2,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.70x = 12,288.90 × 2,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.70x = 28,863,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,863,430.99/8,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.64

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