Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.48, 12,522.72 and 2,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,348.48, 12,522.72 and 2,192 is: 3,288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,348.48 : 12,522.72 = 2,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,348.48/12,522.72 = 2,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,348.48x = 12,522.72 × 2,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,348.48x = 27,449,802.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,449,802.24/8,348.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,288
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