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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.44, 12,228.20 and 2,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.44, 12,228.20 and 2,308.20 is: 3,462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.44 : 12,228.20 = 2,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.44/12,228.20 = 2,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.44x = 12,228.20 × 2,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.44x = 28,225,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,131.24/8,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.59

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