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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.28, 12,233.28 and 2,957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.28, 12,233.28 and 2,957.48 is: 4,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.28 : 12,233.28 = 2,957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.28/12,233.28 = 2,957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.28x = 12,233.28 × 2,957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.28x = 36,179,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179,680.93/8,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.98

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