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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.41, 12,231.59 and 2,311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.41, 12,231.59 and 2,311.07 is: 3,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.41 : 12,231.59 = 2,311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.41/12,231.59 = 2,311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.41x = 12,231.59 × 2,311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.41x = 28,267,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,267,987.99/8,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.59

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