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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.70, 12,209.54 and 2,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.70, 12,209.54 and 2,295.54 is: 3,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.70 : 12,209.54 = 2,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.70/12,209.54 = 2,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.70x = 12,209.54 × 2,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.70x = 28,027,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027,487.45/8,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.31

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