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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.10, 12,210.45 and 2,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.10, 12,210.45 and 2,298.30 is: 3,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.10 : 12,210.45 = 2,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.10/12,210.45 = 2,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.10x = 12,210.45 × 2,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.10x = 28,063,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,277.24/8,141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.11

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