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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.19, 12,189.33 and 2,282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.19, 12,189.33 and 2,282.85 is: 3,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.19 : 12,189.33 = 2,282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.19/12,189.33 = 2,282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.19x = 12,189.33 × 2,282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.19x = 27,826,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,411.99/8,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.29

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