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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.60, 12,196.72 and 2,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.60, 12,196.72 and 2,207.58 is: 3,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.60 : 12,196.72 = 2,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.60/12,196.72 = 2,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.60x = 12,196.72 × 2,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.60x = 26,925,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925,229.62/8,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.59

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