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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.65, 12,230.10 and 2,888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.65, 12,230.10 and 2,888.58 is: 4,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.65 : 12,230.10 = 2,888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.65/12,230.10 = 2,888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.65x = 12,230.10 × 2,888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.65x = 35,327,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,591.20/8,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.73

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