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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.32, 12,232.08 and 2,531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.32, 12,232.08 and 2,531.25 is: 3,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.32 : 12,232.08 = 2,531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.32/12,232.08 = 2,531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.32x = 12,232.08 × 2,531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.32x = 30,962,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962,488.53/8,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.07

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