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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.55, 12,217.50 and 2,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.55, 12,217.50 and 2,598.68 is: 3,898.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.55 : 12,217.50 = 2,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.55/12,217.50 = 2,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.55x = 12,217.50 × 2,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.55x = 31,749,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,749,403.44/8,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.24

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