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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.41, 12,206.58 and 2,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.41, 12,206.58 and 2,294.46 is: 3,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.41 : 12,206.58 = 2,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.41/12,206.58 = 2,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.41x = 12,206.58 × 2,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.41x = 28,007,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007,509.55/8,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.82

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