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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.44, 12,212.40 and 2,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.44, 12,212.40 and 2,297.44 is: 3,446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.44 : 12,212.40 = 2,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.44/12,212.40 = 2,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.44x = 12,212.40 × 2,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.44x = 28,057,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,256.26/8,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.23

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