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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.84, 12,200.76 and 2,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.84, 12,200.76 and 2,290.44 is: 3,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.84 : 12,200.76 = 2,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.84/12,200.76 = 2,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.84x = 12,200.76 × 2,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.84x = 27,945,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945,108.73/8,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.66

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