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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.33, 12,198.51 and 2,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.33, 12,198.51 and 2,288.94 is: 3,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.33 : 12,198.51 = 2,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.33/12,198.51 = 2,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.33x = 12,198.51 × 2,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.33x = 27,921,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,693.21/8,132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.42

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