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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.50, 12,198.74 and 2,289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.50, 12,198.74 and 2,289.09 is: 3,433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.50 : 12,198.74 = 2,289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.50/12,198.74 = 2,289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.50x = 12,198.74 × 2,289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.50x = 27,924,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924,048.05/8,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.64

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