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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.02, 12,224.77 and 2,603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.02, 12,224.77 and 2,603.70 is: 3,905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.02 : 12,224.77 = 2,603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.02/12,224.77 = 2,603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.02x = 12,224.77 × 2,603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.02x = 31,829,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829,633.65/8,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.47

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