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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.52, 12,230.37 and 2,310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.52, 12,230.37 and 2,310.18 is: 3,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.52 : 12,230.37 = 2,310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.52/12,230.37 = 2,310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.52x = 12,230.37 × 2,310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.52x = 28,254,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,356.17/8,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.30

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