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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.24, 12,220.80 and 2,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.24, 12,220.80 and 2,303.82 is: 3,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.24 : 12,220.80 = 2,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.24/12,220.80 = 2,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.24x = 12,220.80 × 2,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.24x = 28,154,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,523.46/8,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.72

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