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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.24, 12,294.28 and 2,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.24, 12,294.28 and 2,352.84 is: 3,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.24 : 12,294.28 = 2,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.24/12,294.28 = 2,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.24x = 12,294.28 × 2,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.24x = 28,926,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,926,473.76/8,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.24

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