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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.24, 12,222.30 and 2,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.24, 12,222.30 and 2,950.52 is: 4,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.24 : 12,222.30 = 2,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.24/12,222.30 = 2,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.24x = 12,222.30 × 2,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.24x = 36,062,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,140.60/8,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.93

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