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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.60, 12,238.37 and 2,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.60, 12,238.37 and 2,314.75 is: 3,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.60 : 12,238.37 = 2,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.60/12,238.37 = 2,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.60x = 12,238.37 × 2,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.60x = 28,328,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328,766.96/8,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.26

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