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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.08, 12,222.22 and 2,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.08, 12,222.22 and 2,304.32 is: 3,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.08 : 12,222.22 = 2,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.08/12,222.22 = 2,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.08x = 12,222.22 × 2,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.08x = 28,163,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163,905.99/8,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.08

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