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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.53, 12,291.18 and 2,350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.53, 12,291.18 and 2,350.78 is: 3,525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.53 : 12,291.18 = 2,350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.53/12,291.18 = 2,350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.53x = 12,291.18 × 2,350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.53x = 28,893,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,893,860.12/8,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.56

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