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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.31, 12,207.46 and 2,942.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.31, 12,207.46 and 2,942.97 is: 4,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.31 : 12,207.46 = 2,942.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.31/12,207.46 = 2,942.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.31x = 12,207.46 × 2,942.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.31x = 35,926,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926,181.20/8,138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.45

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