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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.10, 12,293.20 and 2,273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.10, 12,293.20 and 2,273.43 is: 3,409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.10 : 12,293.20 = 2,273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.10/12,293.20 = 2,273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.10x = 12,293.20 × 2,273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.10x = 27,947,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,729.68/8,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.88

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