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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.60, 12,191.85 and 2,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.60, 12,191.85 and 2,283.75 is: 3,425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.60 : 12,191.85 = 2,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.60/12,191.85 = 2,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.60x = 12,191.85 × 2,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.60x = 27,843,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,137.44/8,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.75

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