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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.34, 12,230.07 and 2,888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.34, 12,230.07 and 2,888.37 is: 4,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.34 : 12,230.07 = 2,888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.34/12,230.07 = 2,888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.34x = 12,230.07 × 2,888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.34x = 35,324,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,324,967.29/8,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.58

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