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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.10, 12,292.59 and 2,351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.10, 12,292.59 and 2,351.67 is: 3,527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.10 : 12,292.59 = 2,351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.10/12,292.59 = 2,351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.10x = 12,292.59 × 2,351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.10x = 28,908,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908,115.13/8,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.49

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