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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.80, 12,232.76 and 2,310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.80, 12,232.76 and 2,310.46 is: 3,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.80 : 12,232.76 = 2,310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.80/12,232.76 = 2,310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.80x = 12,232.76 × 2,310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.80x = 28,263,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263,260.54/8,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.27

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