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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.29, 12,242.53 and 2,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.29, 12,242.53 and 2,239.62 is: 3,359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.29 : 12,242.53 = 2,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.29/12,242.53 = 2,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.29x = 12,242.53 × 2,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.29x = 27,418,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418,672.08/8,162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.19

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