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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.72, 12,293.26 and 2,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.72, 12,293.26 and 2,352.33 is: 3,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.72 : 12,293.26 = 2,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.72/12,293.26 = 2,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.72x = 12,293.26 × 2,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.72x = 28,917,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917,731.07/8,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.40

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