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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.38, 12,195.56 and 2,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.38, 12,195.56 and 2,286.98 is: 3,430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.38 : 12,195.56 = 2,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.38/12,195.56 = 2,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.38x = 12,195.56 × 2,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.38x = 27,891,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891,029.44/8,130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.47

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