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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.54, 12,289.66 and 2,349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.54, 12,289.66 and 2,349.78 is: 3,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.54 : 12,289.66 = 2,349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.54/12,289.66 = 2,349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.54x = 12,289.66 × 2,349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.54x = 28,877,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,877,997.27/8,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.05

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