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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.54, 12,293.44 and 2,352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.54, 12,293.44 and 2,352.15 is: 3,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.54 : 12,293.44 = 2,352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.54/12,293.44 = 2,352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.54x = 12,293.44 × 2,352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.54x = 28,916,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,916,009.02/8,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.26

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