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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.87, 12,292.83 and 2,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.87, 12,292.83 and 2,350.44 is: 3,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.87 : 12,292.83 = 2,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.87/12,292.83 = 2,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.87x = 12,292.83 × 2,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.87x = 28,893,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,893,559.35/8,193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.24

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