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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.63, 12,223.42 and 2,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.63, 12,223.42 and 2,304.75 is: 3,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.63 : 12,223.42 = 2,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.63/12,223.42 = 2,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.63x = 12,223.42 × 2,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.63x = 28,171,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,921.48/8,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.26

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