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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.84, 12,210.64 and 2,944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.84, 12,210.64 and 2,944.56 is: 4,417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.84 : 12,210.64 = 2,944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.84/12,210.64 = 2,944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.84x = 12,210.64 × 2,944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.84x = 35,954,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954,962.12/8,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.16

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