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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.69, 12,225.91 and 2,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.69, 12,225.91 and 2,603.96 is: 3,905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.69 : 12,225.91 = 2,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.69/12,225.91 = 2,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.69x = 12,225.91 × 2,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.69x = 31,835,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,835,712.96/8,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.89

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