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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.50, 12,194.25 and 2,286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.50, 12,194.25 and 2,286.11 is: 3,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.50 : 12,194.25 = 2,286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.50/12,194.25 = 2,286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.50x = 12,194.25 × 2,286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.50x = 27,877,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877,390.20/8,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.17

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