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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.22, 12,211.38 and 2,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.22, 12,211.38 and 2,297.52 is: 3,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.22 : 12,211.38 = 2,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.22/12,211.38 = 2,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.22x = 12,211.38 × 2,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.22x = 28,055,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055,889.78/8,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.15

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