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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.57, 12,196.33 and 2,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.57, 12,196.33 and 2,287.64 is: 3,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.57 : 12,196.33 = 2,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.57/12,196.33 = 2,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.57x = 12,196.33 × 2,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.57x = 27,900,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900,812.36/8,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.59

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