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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.49, 12,223.09 and 2,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.49, 12,223.09 and 2,602.53 is: 3,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.49 : 12,223.09 = 2,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.49/12,223.09 = 2,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.49x = 12,223.09 × 2,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.49x = 31,810,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,810,958.01/8,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.95

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