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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.40, 12,207.11 and 2,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.40, 12,207.11 and 2,294.46 is: 3,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.40 : 12,207.11 = 2,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.40/12,207.11 = 2,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.40x = 12,207.11 × 2,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.40x = 28,008,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008,714.14/8,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.98

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