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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.03, 12,226.41 and 2,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.03, 12,226.41 and 2,307.96 is: 3,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.03 : 12,226.41 = 2,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.03/12,226.41 = 2,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.03x = 12,226.41 × 2,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.03x = 28,218,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218,065.22/8,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.90

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