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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.75, 12,187.06 and 2,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.75, 12,187.06 and 2,281.36 is: 3,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.75 : 12,187.06 = 2,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.75/12,187.06 = 2,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.75x = 12,187.06 × 2,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.75x = 27,803,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803,071.20/8,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.02

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