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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.78, 12,214.98 and 2,596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.78, 12,214.98 and 2,596.90 is: 3,895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.78 : 12,214.98 = 2,596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.78/12,214.98 = 2,596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.78x = 12,214.98 × 2,596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.78x = 31,721,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,721,081.56/8,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.13

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