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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.22, 12,227.88 and 2,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.22, 12,227.88 and 2,308.52 is: 3,462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.22 : 12,227.88 = 2,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.22/12,227.88 = 2,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.22x = 12,227.88 × 2,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.22x = 28,228,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,305.54/8,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.65

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