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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.02, 12,223.14 and 2,603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.02, 12,223.14 and 2,603.86 is: 3,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.02 : 12,223.14 = 2,603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.02/12,223.14 = 2,603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.02x = 12,223.14 × 2,603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.02x = 31,827,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827,345.32/8,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.19

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