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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.91, 12,295.38 and 2,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.91, 12,295.38 and 2,352.16 is: 3,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.91 : 12,295.38 = 2,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.91/12,295.38 = 2,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.91x = 12,295.38 × 2,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.91x = 28,920,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920,701.02/8,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.24

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