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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.75, 12,227.21 and 2,308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.75, 12,227.21 and 2,308.38 is: 3,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.75 : 12,227.21 = 2,308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.75/12,227.21 = 2,308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.75x = 12,227.21 × 2,308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.75x = 28,225,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,035.48/8,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.45

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