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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.10, 12,292.65 and 2,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.10, 12,292.65 and 2,352.18 is: 3,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.10 : 12,292.65 = 2,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.10/12,292.65 = 2,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.10x = 12,292.65 × 2,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.10x = 28,914,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914,525.48/8,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.27

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