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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.72, 12,192.04 and 2,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.72, 12,192.04 and 2,285.76 is: 3,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.72 : 12,192.04 = 2,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.72/12,192.04 = 2,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.72x = 12,192.04 × 2,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.72x = 27,868,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868,077.35/8,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.35

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