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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.22, 12,225.33 and 2,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.22, 12,225.33 and 2,306.88 is: 3,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.22 : 12,225.33 = 2,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.22/12,225.33 = 2,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.22x = 12,225.33 × 2,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.22x = 28,202,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202,369.27/8,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.32

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