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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.72, 12,230.40 and 2,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.72, 12,230.40 and 2,311.20 is: 3,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.72 : 12,230.40 = 2,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.72/12,230.40 = 2,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.72x = 12,230.40 × 2,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.72x = 28,266,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266,900.48/8,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.32

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