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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.49, 12,188.66 and 2,282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.49, 12,188.66 and 2,282.55 is: 3,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.49 : 12,188.66 = 2,282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.49/12,188.66 = 2,282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.49x = 12,188.66 × 2,282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.49x = 27,821,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821,225.88/8,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.94

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