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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.00, 12,342.97 and 2,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.00, 12,342.97 and 2,889.54 is: 4,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.00 : 12,342.97 = 2,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.00/12,342.97 = 2,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.00x = 12,342.97 × 2,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.00x = 35,665,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665,555.43/8,228.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.66

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