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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.06, 12,195.84 and 2,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.06, 12,195.84 and 2,286.66 is: 3,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.06 : 12,195.84 = 2,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.06/12,195.84 = 2,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.06x = 12,195.84 × 2,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.06x = 27,887,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887,739.49/8,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.20

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