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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.07, 12,210.24 and 2,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.07, 12,210.24 and 2,296.31 is: 3,444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.07 : 12,210.24 = 2,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.07/12,210.24 = 2,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.07x = 12,210.24 × 2,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.07x = 28,038,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,496.21/8,141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.08

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