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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.93, 12,208.42 and 2,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.93, 12,208.42 and 2,295.54 is: 3,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.93 : 12,208.42 = 2,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.93/12,208.42 = 2,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.93x = 12,208.42 × 2,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.93x = 28,024,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,919.32/8,138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.32

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