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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.22, 12,228.34 and 2,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.22, 12,228.34 and 2,308.88 is: 3,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.22 : 12,228.34 = 2,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.22/12,228.34 = 2,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.22x = 12,228.34 × 2,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.22x = 28,233,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,233,769.66/8,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.32

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