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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.80, 12,222.24 and 2,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.80, 12,222.24 and 2,303.28 is: 3,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.80 : 12,222.24 = 2,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.80/12,222.24 = 2,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.80x = 12,222.24 × 2,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.80x = 28,151,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151,240.95/8,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.50

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