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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.16, 12,205.60 and 2,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.16, 12,205.60 and 2,590.84 is: 3,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.16 : 12,205.60 = 2,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.16/12,205.60 = 2,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.16x = 12,205.60 × 2,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.16x = 31,622,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,622,756.70/8,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.22

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