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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.28, 12,231.42 and 2,310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.28, 12,231.42 and 2,310.89 is: 3,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.28 : 12,231.42 = 2,310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.28/12,231.42 = 2,310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.28x = 12,231.42 × 2,310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.28x = 28,265,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265,429.81/8,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.33

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