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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.92, 12,227.40 and 2,307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.92, 12,227.40 and 2,307.53 is: 3,461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.92 : 12,227.40 = 2,307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.92/12,227.40 = 2,307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.92x = 12,227.40 × 2,307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.92x = 28,215,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215,031.19/8,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.58

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