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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.72, 12,295.68 and 2,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.72, 12,295.68 and 2,352.76 is: 3,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.72 : 12,295.68 = 2,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.72/12,295.68 = 2,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.72x = 12,295.68 × 2,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.72x = 28,928,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928,784.08/8,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.74

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