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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.93, 12,209.92 and 2,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.93, 12,209.92 and 2,296.54 is: 3,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.93 : 12,209.92 = 2,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.93/12,209.92 = 2,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.93x = 12,209.92 × 2,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.93x = 28,040,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,569.68/8,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.82

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