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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.28, 12,233.10 and 2,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.28, 12,233.10 and 2,311.68 is: 3,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.28 : 12,233.10 = 2,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.28/12,233.10 = 2,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.28x = 12,233.10 × 2,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.28x = 28,279,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,012.61/8,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.57

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