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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.71, 12,223.11 and 2,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.71, 12,223.11 and 2,954.45 is: 4,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.71 : 12,223.11 = 2,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.71/12,223.11 = 2,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.71x = 12,223.11 × 2,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.71x = 36,112,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112,567.34/8,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.69

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