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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.52, 12,231.90 and 2,311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.52, 12,231.90 and 2,311.13 is: 3,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.52 : 12,231.90 = 2,311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.52/12,231.90 = 2,311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.52x = 12,231.90 × 2,311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.52x = 28,269,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269,511.05/8,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.73

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