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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.06, 12,203.34 and 2,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.06, 12,203.34 and 2,291.66 is: 3,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.06 : 12,203.34 = 2,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.06/12,203.34 = 2,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.06x = 12,203.34 × 2,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.06x = 27,965,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965,906.14/8,135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.70

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