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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.91, 12,221.33 and 2,880.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.91, 12,221.33 and 2,880.82 is: 4,321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.91 : 12,221.33 = 2,880.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.91/12,221.33 = 2,880.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.91x = 12,221.33 × 2,880.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.91x = 35,207,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,503.34/8,146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.58

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