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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.76, 12,226.20 and 2,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.76, 12,226.20 and 2,308.24 is: 3,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.76 : 12,226.20 = 2,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.76/12,226.20 = 2,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.76x = 12,226.20 × 2,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.76x = 28,221,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221,003.89/8,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.95

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