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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.08, 12,202.56 and 2,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.08, 12,202.56 and 2,947.20 is: 4,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.08 : 12,202.56 = 2,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.08/12,202.56 = 2,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.08x = 12,202.56 × 2,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.08x = 35,963,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,963,384.83/8,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.32

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