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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.04, 12,212.40 and 2,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.04, 12,212.40 and 2,943.52 is: 4,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.04 : 12,212.40 = 2,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.04/12,212.40 = 2,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.04x = 12,212.40 × 2,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.04x = 35,947,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,947,443.65/8,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.67

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