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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.28, 12,219.47 and 2,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.28, 12,219.47 and 2,302.94 is: 3,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.28 : 12,219.47 = 2,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.28/12,219.47 = 2,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.28x = 12,219.47 × 2,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.28x = 28,140,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140,706.24/8,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.42

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