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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.40, 12,187.20 and 2,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.40, 12,187.20 and 2,282.60 is: 3,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.40 : 12,187.20 = 2,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.40/12,187.20 = 2,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.40x = 12,187.20 × 2,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.40x = 27,818,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,502.72/8,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.65

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