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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.80, 12,192.46 and 2,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.80, 12,192.46 and 2,284.38 is: 3,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.80 : 12,192.46 = 2,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.80/12,192.46 = 2,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.80x = 12,192.46 × 2,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.80x = 27,852,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852,211.77/8,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.78

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