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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.07, 12,214.40 and 2,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.07, 12,214.40 and 2,299.60 is: 3,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.07 : 12,214.40 = 2,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.07/12,214.40 = 2,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.07x = 12,214.40 × 2,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.07x = 28,088,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088,178.92/8,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.34

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