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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.89, 12,130.68 and 2,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.89, 12,130.68 and 2,822.43 is: 4,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.89 : 12,130.68 = 2,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.89/12,130.68 = 2,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.89x = 12,130.68 × 2,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.89x = 34,237,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,995.15/8,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.77

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