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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.10, 12,237.62 and 2,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.10, 12,237.62 and 2,314.25 is: 3,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.10 : 12,237.62 = 2,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.10/12,237.62 = 2,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.10x = 12,237.62 × 2,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.10x = 28,320,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,912.09/8,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.51

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