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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.48, 12,210.06 and 2,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.48, 12,210.06 and 2,296.14 is: 3,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.48 : 12,210.06 = 2,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.48/12,210.06 = 2,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.48x = 12,210.06 × 2,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.48x = 28,036,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,007.17/8,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.45

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