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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.18, 12,225.94 and 2,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.18, 12,225.94 and 2,604.31 is: 3,906.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.18 : 12,225.94 = 2,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.18/12,225.94 = 2,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.18x = 12,225.94 × 2,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.18x = 31,840,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840,100.73/8,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.68

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