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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.76, 12,230.34 and 2,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.76, 12,230.34 and 2,311.24 is: 3,466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.76 : 12,230.34 = 2,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.76/12,230.34 = 2,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.76x = 12,230.34 × 2,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.76x = 28,267,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,267,251.02/8,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.35

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