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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.33, 12,218.01 and 2,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.33, 12,218.01 and 2,949.99 is: 4,424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.33 : 12,218.01 = 2,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.33/12,218.01 = 2,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.33x = 12,218.01 × 2,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.33x = 36,043,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,043,007.32/8,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.99

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