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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.28, 12,238.93 and 2,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.28, 12,238.93 and 2,236.22 is: 3,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.28 : 12,238.93 = 2,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.28/12,238.93 = 2,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.28x = 12,238.93 × 2,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.28x = 27,368,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,873.26/8,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.32

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