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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.36, 12,226.22 and 2,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.36, 12,226.22 and 2,604.50 is: 3,906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.36 : 12,226.22 = 2,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.36/12,226.22 = 2,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.36x = 12,226.22 × 2,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.36x = 31,843,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,135.37/8,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.96

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