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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.92, 12,184.20 and 2,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.92, 12,184.20 and 2,279.39 is: 3,419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.92 : 12,184.20 = 2,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.92/12,184.20 = 2,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.92x = 12,184.20 × 2,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.92x = 27,772,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,482.72/8,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.03

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