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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.41, 12,233.08 and 2,312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.41, 12,233.08 and 2,312.07 is: 3,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.41 : 12,233.08 = 2,312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.41/12,233.08 = 2,312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.41x = 12,233.08 × 2,312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.41x = 28,283,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283,737.28/8,155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.10

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