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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.48, 12,240 and 2,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.48, 12,240 and 2,316.20 is: 3,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.48 : 12,240 = 2,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.48/12,240 = 2,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.48x = 12,240 × 2,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.48x = 28,350,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,288.00/8,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.52

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