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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.95, 12,190.53 and 2,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.95, 12,190.53 and 2,283.19 is: 3,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.95 : 12,190.53 = 2,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.95/12,190.53 = 2,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.95x = 12,190.53 × 2,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.95x = 27,833,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,274.28/8,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.39

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