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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.64, 12,219.63 and 2,302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.64, 12,219.63 and 2,302.89 is: 3,453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.64 : 12,219.63 = 2,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.64/12,219.63 = 2,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.64x = 12,219.63 × 2,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.64x = 28,140,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140,463.73/8,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.82

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