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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.19, 12,225.29 and 2,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.19, 12,225.29 and 2,306.04 is: 3,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.19 : 12,225.29 = 2,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.19/12,225.29 = 2,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.19x = 12,225.29 × 2,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.19x = 28,191,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,191,996.22/8,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.06

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