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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.08, 12,204.06 and 2,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.08, 12,204.06 and 2,948.20 is: 4,422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.08 : 12,204.06 = 2,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.08/12,204.06 = 2,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.08x = 12,204.06 × 2,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.08x = 35,980,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,980,009.69/8,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.82

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