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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.66, 12,233.48 and 2,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.66, 12,233.48 and 2,312.27 is: 3,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.66 : 12,233.48 = 2,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.66/12,233.48 = 2,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.66x = 12,233.48 × 2,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.66x = 28,287,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,094.95/8,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.40

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