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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.19, 12,192.33 and 2,284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.19, 12,192.33 and 2,284.85 is: 3,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.19 : 12,192.33 = 2,284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.19/12,192.33 = 2,284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.19x = 12,192.33 × 2,284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.19x = 27,857,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,645.20/8,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.29

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