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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.14, 12,230.07 and 2,958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.14, 12,230.07 and 2,958.01 is: 4,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.14 : 12,230.07 = 2,958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.14/12,230.07 = 2,958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.14x = 12,230.07 × 2,958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.14x = 36,176,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,176,669.36/8,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.69

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