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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.76, 12,226.24 and 1,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.76, 12,226.24 and 1,994.76 is: 2,992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.76 : 12,226.24 = 1,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.76/12,226.24 = 1,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.76x = 12,226.24 × 1,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.76x = 24,388,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388,414.50/8,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.16

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