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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.22, 12,224.88 and 2,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.22, 12,224.88 and 2,306.52 is: 3,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.22 : 12,224.88 = 2,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.22/12,224.88 = 2,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.22x = 12,224.88 × 2,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.22x = 28,196,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196,930.22/8,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.65

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