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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.08, 12,221.96 and 2,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.08, 12,221.96 and 2,601.36 is: 3,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.08 : 12,221.96 = 2,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.08/12,221.96 = 2,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.08x = 12,221.96 × 2,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.08x = 31,793,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793,704.86/8,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.99

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