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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.33, 12,291.56 and 2,351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.33, 12,291.56 and 2,351.12 is: 3,526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.33 : 12,291.56 = 2,351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.33/12,291.56 = 2,351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.33x = 12,291.56 × 2,351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.33x = 28,898,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898,920.79/8,194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.70

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