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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.41, 12,226.14 and 2,306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.41, 12,226.14 and 2,306.07 is: 3,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.41 : 12,226.14 = 2,306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.41/12,226.14 = 2,306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.41x = 12,226.14 × 2,306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.41x = 28,194,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,334.67/8,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.68

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