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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.27, 12,220.91 and 2,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.27, 12,220.91 and 2,303.88 is: 3,455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.27 : 12,220.91 = 2,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.27/12,220.91 = 2,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.27x = 12,220.91 × 2,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.27x = 28,155,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,498.61/8,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.82

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