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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.48, 12,216.68 and 2,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.48, 12,216.68 and 2,301.07 is: 3,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.48 : 12,216.68 = 2,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.48/12,216.68 = 2,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.48x = 12,216.68 × 2,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.48x = 28,111,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111,441.60/8,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.60

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