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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.22, 12,451.65 and 3,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.22, 12,451.65 and 3,108.54 is: 4,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.22 : 12,451.65 = 3,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.22/12,451.65 = 3,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.22x = 12,451.65 × 3,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.22x = 38,706,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,452.09/8,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.94

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