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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.16, 12,228.28 and 2,308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.16, 12,228.28 and 2,308.77 is: 3,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.16 : 12,228.28 = 2,308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.16/12,228.28 = 2,308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.16x = 12,228.28 × 2,308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.16x = 28,232,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,280.24/8,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.17

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