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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.70, 12,195.02 and 2,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.70, 12,195.02 and 2,286.76 is: 3,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.70 : 12,195.02 = 2,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.70/12,195.02 = 2,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.70x = 12,195.02 × 2,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.70x = 27,887,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887,083.94/8,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.27

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