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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.54, 12,228.37 and 2,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.54, 12,228.37 and 2,308.20 is: 3,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.54 : 12,228.37 = 2,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.54/12,228.37 = 2,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.54x = 12,228.37 × 2,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.54x = 28,225,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,472.01/8,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.60

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