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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.16, 12,130.92 and 2,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.16, 12,130.92 and 2,823.20 is: 4,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.16 : 12,130.92 = 2,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.16/12,130.92 = 2,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.16x = 12,130.92 × 2,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.16x = 34,248,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248,013.34/8,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.39

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