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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.11, 12,210.36 and 2,298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.11, 12,210.36 and 2,298.13 is: 3,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.11 : 12,210.36 = 2,298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.11/12,210.36 = 2,298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.11x = 12,210.36 × 2,298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.11x = 28,060,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,994.63/8,141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.83

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