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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.14, 12,190.83 and 2,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.14, 12,190.83 and 2,283.38 is: 3,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.14 : 12,190.83 = 2,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.14/12,190.83 = 2,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.14x = 12,190.83 × 2,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.14x = 27,836,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,236.45/8,128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.67

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