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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.96, 12,197.25 and 2,207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.96, 12,197.25 and 2,207.95 is: 3,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.96 : 12,197.25 = 2,207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.96/12,197.25 = 2,207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.96x = 12,197.25 × 2,207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.96x = 26,930,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,887.64/8,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.14

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