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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.25, 12,195.38 and 2,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.25, 12,195.38 and 2,286.86 is: 3,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.25 : 12,195.38 = 2,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.25/12,195.38 = 2,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.25x = 12,195.38 × 2,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.25x = 27,889,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889,162.91/8,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.30

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