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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.07, 12,293.78 and 2,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.07, 12,293.78 and 2,352.68 is: 3,528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.07 : 12,293.78 = 2,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.07/12,293.78 = 2,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.07x = 12,293.78 × 2,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.07x = 28,923,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,312.02/8,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.92

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