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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.48, 12,220.50 and 2,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.48, 12,220.50 and 2,303.20 is: 3,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.48 : 12,220.50 = 2,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.48/12,220.50 = 2,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.48x = 12,220.50 × 2,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.48x = 28,146,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,255.60/8,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.02

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