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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.24, 12,206.06 and 2,293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.24, 12,206.06 and 2,293.62 is: 3,440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.24 : 12,206.06 = 2,293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.24/12,206.06 = 2,293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.24x = 12,206.06 × 2,293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.24x = 27,996,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996,063.34/8,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.49

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