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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.46, 12,222.75 and 2,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.46, 12,222.75 and 2,304.70 is: 3,456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.46 : 12,222.75 = 2,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.46/12,222.75 = 2,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.46x = 12,222.75 × 2,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.46x = 28,169,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,805.80/8,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.65

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