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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.69, 12,206.54 and 2,293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.69, 12,206.54 and 2,293.54 is: 3,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.69 : 12,206.54 = 2,293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.69/12,206.54 = 2,293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.69x = 12,206.54 × 2,293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.69x = 27,996,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996,187.75/8,137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.31

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