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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.93, 12,199.23 and 2,290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.93, 12,199.23 and 2,290.59 is: 3,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.93 : 12,199.23 = 2,290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.93/12,199.23 = 2,290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.93x = 12,199.23 × 2,290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.93x = 27,943,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,943,434.25/8,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.42

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