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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.80, 12,226.34 and 2,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.80, 12,226.34 and 2,306.96 is: 3,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.80 : 12,226.34 = 2,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.80/12,226.34 = 2,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.80x = 12,226.34 × 2,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.80x = 28,205,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,205,677.33/8,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.06

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