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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.07, 12,210.11 and 2,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.07, 12,210.11 and 2,295.92 is: 3,443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.07 : 12,210.11 = 2,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.07/12,210.11 = 2,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.07x = 12,210.11 × 2,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.07x = 28,033,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,033,363.22/8,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.87

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