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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.52, 12,235.54 and 2,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.52, 12,235.54 and 2,313.24 is: 3,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.52 : 12,235.54 = 2,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.52/12,235.54 = 2,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.52x = 12,235.54 × 2,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.52x = 28,303,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303,740.55/8,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.08

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