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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.04, 12,293.37 and 2,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.04, 12,293.37 and 2,352.51 is: 3,529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.04 : 12,293.37 = 2,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.04/12,293.37 = 2,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.04x = 12,293.37 × 2,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.04x = 28,920,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920,275.86/8,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.00

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