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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.93, 12,222.56 and 2,602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.93, 12,222.56 and 2,602.06 is: 3,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.93 : 12,222.56 = 2,602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.93/12,222.56 = 2,602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.93x = 12,222.56 × 2,602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.93x = 31,803,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803,810.42/8,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.30

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