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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.92, 12,219.78 and 2,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.92, 12,219.78 and 2,599.52 is: 3,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.92 : 12,219.78 = 2,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.92/12,219.78 = 2,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.92x = 12,219.78 × 2,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.92x = 31,765,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,765,562.51/8,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.57

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