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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.04, 12,188.01 and 2,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.04, 12,188.01 and 2,282.12 is: 3,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.04 : 12,188.01 = 2,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.04/12,188.01 = 2,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.04x = 12,188.01 × 2,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.04x = 27,814,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,501.38/8,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.31

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