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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.65, 12,222.70 and 2,602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.65, 12,222.70 and 2,602.33 is: 3,903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.65 : 12,222.70 = 2,602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.65/12,222.70 = 2,602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.65x = 12,222.70 × 2,602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.65x = 31,807,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807,461.83/8,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.41

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