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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.89, 12,208.12 and 2,294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.89, 12,208.12 and 2,294.93 is: 3,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.89 : 12,208.12 = 2,294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.89/12,208.12 = 2,294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.89x = 12,208.12 × 2,294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.89x = 28,016,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,780.83/8,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.91

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