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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.14, 12,202.77 and 2,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.14, 12,202.77 and 2,941 is: 4,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.14 : 12,202.77 = 2,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.14/12,202.77 = 2,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.14x = 12,202.77 × 2,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.14x = 35,888,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888,346.57/8,135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.52

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