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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.46, 12,226.34 and 2,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.46, 12,226.34 and 2,604.59 is: 3,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.46 : 12,226.34 = 2,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.46/12,226.34 = 2,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.46x = 12,226.34 × 2,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.46x = 31,844,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844,639.98/8,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.10

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