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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.08, 12,237.07 and 2,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.08, 12,237.07 and 2,314.69 is: 3,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.08 : 12,237.07 = 2,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.08/12,237.07 = 2,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.08x = 12,237.07 × 2,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.08x = 28,325,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325,023.56/8,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.02

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