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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.44, 12,173.34 and 2,920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.44, 12,173.34 and 2,920.36 is: 4,381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.44 : 12,173.34 = 2,920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.44/12,173.34 = 2,920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.44x = 12,173.34 × 2,920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.44x = 35,550,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,535.20/8,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.14

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