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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.50, 12,236.86 and 2,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.50, 12,236.86 and 2,314.58 is: 3,472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.50 : 12,236.86 = 2,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.50/12,236.86 = 2,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.50x = 12,236.86 × 2,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.50x = 28,323,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,191.42/8,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.04

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