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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.27, 12,227.04 and 2,603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.27, 12,227.04 and 2,603.45 is: 3,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.27 : 12,227.04 = 2,603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.27/12,227.04 = 2,603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.27x = 12,227.04 × 2,603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.27x = 31,832,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832,426.15/8,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.69

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