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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.80, 12,226.48 and 2,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.80, 12,226.48 and 2,955.04 is: 4,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.80 : 12,226.48 = 2,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.80/12,226.48 = 2,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.80x = 12,226.48 × 2,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.80x = 36,129,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,129,737.46/8,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.75

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