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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.24, 12,230.91 and 2,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.24, 12,230.91 and 2,533.22 is: 3,798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.24 : 12,230.91 = 2,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.24/12,230.91 = 2,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.24x = 12,230.91 × 2,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.24x = 30,983,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,983,524.68/8,156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.75

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