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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.80, 12,227.40 and 2,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.80, 12,227.40 and 2,308.08 is: 3,461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.80 : 12,227.40 = 2,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.80/12,227.40 = 2,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.80x = 12,227.40 × 2,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.80x = 28,221,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221,817.39/8,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.61

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