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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.02, 12,294.03 and 2,352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.02, 12,294.03 and 2,352.63 is: 3,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.02 : 12,294.03 = 2,352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.02/12,294.03 = 2,352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.02x = 12,294.03 × 2,352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.02x = 28,923,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,303.80/8,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.95

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