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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.91, 12,347.18 and 2,308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.91, 12,347.18 and 2,308.91 is: 3,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.91 : 12,347.18 = 2,308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.91/12,347.18 = 2,308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.91x = 12,347.18 × 2,308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.91x = 28,508,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508,454.09/8,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.16

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