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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.69, 12,230.79 and 2,530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.69, 12,230.79 and 2,530.25 is: 3,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.69 : 12,230.79 = 2,530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.69/12,230.79 = 2,530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.69x = 12,230.79 × 2,530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.69x = 30,946,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,946,956.40/8,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.92

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