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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.31, 12,292.88 and 2,351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.31, 12,292.88 and 2,351.93 is: 3,527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.31 : 12,292.88 = 2,351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.31/12,292.88 = 2,351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.31x = 12,292.88 × 2,351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.31x = 28,911,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911,920.03/8,195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.86

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