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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.28, 12,219.27 and 2,599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.28, 12,219.27 and 2,599.58 is: 3,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.28 : 12,219.27 = 2,599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.28/12,219.27 = 2,599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.28x = 12,219.27 × 2,599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.28x = 31,764,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764,969.91/8,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.32

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