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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.18, 12,221.34 and 2,956.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.18, 12,221.34 and 2,956.38 is: 4,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.18 : 12,221.34 = 2,956.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.18/12,221.34 = 2,956.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.18x = 12,221.34 × 2,956.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.18x = 36,130,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130,925.15/8,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.60

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