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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.17, 12,220.82 and 2,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.17, 12,220.82 and 2,303.83 is: 3,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.17 : 12,220.82 = 2,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.17/12,220.82 = 2,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.17x = 12,220.82 × 2,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.17x = 28,154,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,691.74/8,147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.76

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