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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.04, 12,215.40 and 2,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.04, 12,215.40 and 2,945.52 is: 4,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.04 : 12,215.40 = 2,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.04/12,215.40 = 2,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.04x = 12,215.40 × 2,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.04x = 35,980,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,980,705.01/8,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.67

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