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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.32, 12,204.90 and 2,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.32, 12,204.90 and 2,294.40 is: 3,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.32 : 12,204.90 = 2,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.32/12,204.90 = 2,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.32x = 12,204.90 × 2,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.32x = 28,002,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,002,922.56/8,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.30

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