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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.26, 12,230.26 and 2,958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.26, 12,230.26 and 2,958.14 is: 4,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.26 : 12,230.26 = 2,958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.26/12,230.26 = 2,958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.26x = 12,230.26 × 2,958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.26x = 36,178,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178,752.77/8,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.88

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