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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.10, 12,224.94 and 2,603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.10, 12,224.94 and 2,603.76 is: 3,905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.10 : 12,224.94 = 2,603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.10/12,224.94 = 2,603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.10x = 12,224.94 × 2,603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.10x = 31,830,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830,809.77/8,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.57

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