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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.30, 12,190.21 and 2,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.30, 12,190.21 and 2,282.88 is: 3,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.30 : 12,190.21 = 2,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.30/12,190.21 = 2,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.30x = 12,190.21 × 2,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.30x = 27,828,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,786.60/8,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.53

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