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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.08, 12,224.70 and 2,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.08, 12,224.70 and 2,305.56 is: 3,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.08 : 12,224.70 = 2,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.08/12,224.70 = 2,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.08x = 12,224.70 × 2,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.08x = 28,184,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,779.33/8,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.65

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