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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.14, 12,217.38 and 2,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.14, 12,217.38 and 2,301.39 is: 3,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.14 : 12,217.38 = 2,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.14/12,217.38 = 2,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.14x = 12,217.38 × 2,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.14x = 28,116,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,116,956.16/8,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.57

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