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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.08, 12,214.74 and 2,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.08, 12,214.74 and 2,299.32 is: 3,448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.08 : 12,214.74 = 2,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.08/12,214.74 = 2,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.08x = 12,214.74 × 2,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.08x = 28,085,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085,595.98/8,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.59

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