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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.91, 12,221.64 and 2,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.91, 12,221.64 and 2,601.60 is: 3,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.91 : 12,221.64 = 2,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.91/12,221.64 = 2,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.91x = 12,221.64 × 2,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.91x = 31,795,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,795,818.62/8,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.33

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