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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.48, 12,204.04 and 2,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.48, 12,204.04 and 2,292.14 is: 3,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.48 : 12,204.04 = 2,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.48/12,204.04 = 2,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.48x = 12,204.04 × 2,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.48x = 27,973,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973,368.25/8,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.44

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