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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.14, 12,226.50 and 2,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.14, 12,226.50 and 2,307.18 is: 3,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.14 : 12,226.50 = 2,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.14/12,226.50 = 2,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.14x = 12,226.50 × 2,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.14x = 28,208,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208,736.27/8,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.29

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