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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.58, 12,221.60 and 2,881.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.58, 12,221.60 and 2,881.85 is: 4,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.58 : 12,221.60 = 2,881.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.58/12,221.60 = 2,881.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.58x = 12,221.60 × 2,881.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.58x = 35,220,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220,756.85/8,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.85

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