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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.90, 12,210.64 and 2,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.90, 12,210.64 and 2,295.56 is: 3,443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.90 : 12,210.64 = 2,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.90/12,210.64 = 2,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.90x = 12,210.64 × 2,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.90x = 28,030,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030,256.76/8,138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.99

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