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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.84, 12,205.20 and 2,293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.84, 12,205.20 and 2,293.41 is: 3,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.84 : 12,205.20 = 2,293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.84/12,205.20 = 2,293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.84x = 12,205.20 × 2,293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.84x = 27,991,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,527.73/8,136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.10

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