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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.16, 12,232.35 and 2,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.16, 12,232.35 and 2,890.08 is: 4,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.16 : 12,232.35 = 2,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.16/12,232.35 = 2,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.16x = 12,232.35 × 2,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.16x = 35,352,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352,470.09/8,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.98

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