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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.10, 12,189.60 and 2,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.10, 12,189.60 and 2,282.25 is: 3,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.10 : 12,189.60 = 2,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.10/12,189.60 = 2,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.10x = 12,189.60 × 2,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.10x = 27,819,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,714.60/8,126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.50

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