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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.40, 12,295.26 and 2,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.40, 12,295.26 and 2,352.48 is: 3,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.40 : 12,295.26 = 2,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.40/12,295.26 = 2,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.40x = 12,295.26 × 2,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.40x = 28,924,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,924,353.24/8,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.34

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