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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.65, 12,206.40 and 2,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.65, 12,206.40 and 2,294.13 is: 3,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.65 : 12,206.40 = 2,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.65/12,206.40 = 2,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.65x = 12,206.40 × 2,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.65x = 28,003,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003,068.43/8,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.17

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