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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.69, 12,221.78 and 2,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.69, 12,221.78 and 2,303.69 is: 3,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.69 : 12,221.78 = 2,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.69/12,221.78 = 2,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.69x = 12,221.78 × 2,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.69x = 28,155,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,180.85/8,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.60

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