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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.66, 12,221.26 and 2,601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.66, 12,221.26 and 2,601.34 is: 3,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.66 : 12,221.26 = 2,601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.66/12,221.26 = 2,601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.66x = 12,221.26 × 2,601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.66x = 31,791,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,791,615.43/8,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.93

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