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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.80, 12,292.56 and 2,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.80, 12,292.56 and 2,351.28 is: 3,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.80 : 12,292.56 = 2,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.80/12,292.56 = 2,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.80x = 12,292.56 × 2,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.80x = 28,903,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,903,250.48/8,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.02

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