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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.34, 12,220.80 and 2,601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.34, 12,220.80 and 2,601.03 is: 3,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.34 : 12,220.80 = 2,601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.34/12,220.80 = 2,601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.34x = 12,220.80 × 2,601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.34x = 31,786,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786,667.42/8,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.48

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