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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.32, 12,236.40 and 2,315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.32, 12,236.40 and 2,315.39 is: 3,472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.32 : 12,236.40 = 2,315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.32/12,236.40 = 2,315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.32x = 12,236.40 × 2,315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.32x = 28,331,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,331,977.01/8,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.77

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