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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.70, 12,196.52 and 2,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.70, 12,196.52 and 2,287.76 is: 3,431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.70 : 12,196.52 = 2,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.70/12,196.52 = 2,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.70x = 12,196.52 × 2,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.70x = 27,902,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,710.60/8,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.77

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