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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.82, 12,190.70 and 2,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.82, 12,190.70 and 2,283.89 is: 3,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.82 : 12,190.70 = 2,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.82/12,190.70 = 2,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.82x = 12,190.70 × 2,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.82x = 27,842,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,162.58/8,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.96

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