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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.50, 12,192.32 and 2,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.50, 12,192.32 and 2,284.16 is: 3,426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.50 : 12,192.32 = 2,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.50/12,192.32 = 2,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.50x = 12,192.32 × 2,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.50x = 27,849,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849,209.65/8,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.54

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