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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.43, 12,217.95 and 2,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.43, 12,217.95 and 2,599.26 is: 3,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.43 : 12,217.95 = 2,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.43/12,217.95 = 2,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.43x = 12,217.95 × 2,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.43x = 31,757,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,628.72/8,144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.31

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