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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.68, 12,237.08 and 2,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.68, 12,237.08 and 2,313.34 is: 3,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.68 : 12,237.08 = 2,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.68/12,237.08 = 2,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.68x = 12,237.08 × 2,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.68x = 28,308,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308,526.65/8,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.59

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