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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.62, 12,216.10 and 2,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.62, 12,216.10 and 2,300.28 is: 3,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.62 : 12,216.10 = 2,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.62/12,216.10 = 2,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.62x = 12,216.10 × 2,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.62x = 28,100,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,450.51/8,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.61

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