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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.68, 12,193.72 and 2,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.68, 12,193.72 and 2,286.16 is: 3,429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.68 : 12,193.72 = 2,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.68/12,193.72 = 2,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.68x = 12,193.72 × 2,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.68x = 27,876,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876,794.92/8,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.02

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