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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.64, 12,219.68 and 2,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.64, 12,219.68 and 2,597.16 is: 3,896.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.64 : 12,219.68 = 2,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.64/12,219.68 = 2,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.64x = 12,219.68 × 2,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.64x = 31,736,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736,464.11/8,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.13

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