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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.48, 12,218.88 and 2,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.48, 12,218.88 and 2,598 is: 3,897.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.48 : 12,218.88 = 2,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.48/12,218.88 = 2,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.48x = 12,218.88 × 2,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.48x = 31,744,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,744,650.24/8,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.69

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