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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.14, 12,222.30 and 2,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.14, 12,222.30 and 2,601.45 is: 3,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.14 : 12,222.30 = 2,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.14/12,222.30 = 2,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.14x = 12,222.30 × 2,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.14x = 31,795,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,795,702.34/8,148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.21

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