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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.47, 12,191.21 and 2,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.47, 12,191.21 and 2,284.13 is: 3,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.47 : 12,191.21 = 2,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.47/12,191.21 = 2,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.47x = 12,191.21 × 2,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.47x = 27,846,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846,336.12/8,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.20

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