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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.60, 12,190.35 and 2,282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.60, 12,190.35 and 2,282.75 is: 3,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.60 : 12,190.35 = 2,282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.60/12,190.35 = 2,282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.60x = 12,190.35 × 2,282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.60x = 27,827,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,521.46/8,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.25

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