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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.92, 12,226.48 and 2,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.92, 12,226.48 and 2,307.38 is: 3,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.92 : 12,226.48 = 2,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.92/12,226.48 = 2,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.92x = 12,226.48 × 2,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.92x = 28,211,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211,068.52/8,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.09

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