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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.98, 12,190.91 and 2,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.98, 12,190.91 and 2,284.04 is: 3,426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.98 : 12,190.91 = 2,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.98/12,190.91 = 2,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.98x = 12,190.91 × 2,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.98x = 27,844,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844,545.13/8,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.19

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