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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.16, 12,198.32 and 2,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.16, 12,198.32 and 2,288.38 is: 3,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.16 : 12,198.32 = 2,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.16/12,198.32 = 2,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.16x = 12,198.32 × 2,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.16x = 27,914,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914,391.52/8,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.17

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