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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.08, 12,291.30 and 2,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.08, 12,291.30 and 2,350.92 is: 3,526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.08 : 12,291.30 = 2,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.08/12,291.30 = 2,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.08x = 12,291.30 × 2,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.08x = 28,895,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895,863.00/8,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.43

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