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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.96, 12,233.70 and 2,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.96, 12,233.70 and 2,313.62 is: 3,469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.96 : 12,233.70 = 2,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.96/12,233.70 = 2,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.96x = 12,233.70 × 2,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.96x = 28,304,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304,132.99/8,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.94

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