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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.64, 12,226.56 and 2,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.64, 12,226.56 and 2,307.24 is: 3,461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.64 : 12,226.56 = 2,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.64/12,226.56 = 2,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.64x = 12,226.56 × 2,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.64x = 28,209,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209,608.29/8,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.03

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