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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.72, 12,294.96 and 2,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.72, 12,294.96 and 2,353.33 is: 3,529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.72 : 12,294.96 = 2,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.72/12,294.96 = 2,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.72x = 12,294.96 × 2,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.72x = 28,934,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,934,090.04/8,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.96

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