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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.92, 12,290.22 and 2,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.92, 12,290.22 and 2,349.96 is: 3,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.92 : 12,290.22 = 2,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.92/12,290.22 = 2,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.92x = 12,290.22 × 2,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.92x = 28,881,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881,525.39/8,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.32

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