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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.66, 12,202.20 and 2,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.66, 12,202.20 and 2,944.32 is: 4,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.66 : 12,202.20 = 2,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.66/12,202.20 = 2,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.66x = 12,202.20 × 2,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.66x = 35,927,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,927,181.50/8,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.84

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