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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.22, 12,220.56 and 2,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.22, 12,220.56 and 2,950.88 is: 4,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.22 : 12,220.56 = 2,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.22/12,220.56 = 2,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.22x = 12,220.56 × 2,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.22x = 36,061,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061,344.99/8,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.76

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