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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.28, 12,236.28 and 2,959.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.28, 12,236.28 and 2,959.48 is: 4,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.28 : 12,236.28 = 2,959.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.28/12,236.28 = 2,959.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.28x = 12,236.28 × 2,959.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.28x = 36,213,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213,025.93/8,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.98

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