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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.10, 12,215.93 and 2,597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.10, 12,215.93 and 2,597.78 is: 3,896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.10 : 12,215.93 = 2,597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.10/12,215.93 = 2,597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.10x = 12,215.93 × 2,597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.10x = 31,734,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,224.57/8,144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.59

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