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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.27, 12,236.50 and 2,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.27, 12,236.50 and 2,534.20 is: 3,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.27 : 12,236.50 = 2,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.27/12,236.50 = 2,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.27x = 12,236.50 × 2,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.27x = 31,009,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,009,779.71/8,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.49

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