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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.08, 12,292.80 and 2,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.08, 12,292.80 and 2,351.92 is: 3,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.08 : 12,292.80 = 2,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.08/12,292.80 = 2,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.08x = 12,292.80 × 2,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.08x = 28,911,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911,682.18/8,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.93

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