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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.34, 12,222.33 and 2,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.34, 12,222.33 and 2,601.60 is: 3,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.34 : 12,222.33 = 2,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.34/12,222.33 = 2,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.34x = 12,222.33 × 2,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.34x = 31,797,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797,613.73/8,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.34

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