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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290, 12,435.12 and 2,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290, 12,435.12 and 2,134 is: 3,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290 : 12,435.12 = 2,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290/12,435.12 = 2,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290x = 12,435.12 × 2,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290x = 26,536,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,546.08/8,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.03

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