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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.42, 12,293.08 and 2,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.42, 12,293.08 and 2,352.02 is: 3,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.42 : 12,293.08 = 2,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.42/12,293.08 = 2,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.42x = 12,293.08 × 2,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.42x = 28,913,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913,502.68/8,195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.01

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