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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.05, 12,232.64 and 2,311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.05, 12,232.64 and 2,311.71 is: 3,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.05 : 12,232.64 = 2,311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.05/12,232.64 = 2,311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.05x = 12,232.64 × 2,311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.05x = 28,278,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278,316.21/8,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.58

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