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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.03, 12,232.91 and 2,958.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.03, 12,232.91 and 2,958.31 is: 4,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.03 : 12,232.91 = 2,958.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.03/12,232.91 = 2,958.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.03x = 12,232.91 × 2,958.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.03x = 36,188,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188,739.98/8,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.23

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