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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.71, 12,220.11 and 2,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.71, 12,220.11 and 2,952.45 is: 4,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.71 : 12,220.11 = 2,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.71/12,220.11 = 2,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.71x = 12,220.11 × 2,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.71x = 36,079,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079,263.77/8,146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.69

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