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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.76, 12,228.03 and 2,603.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.76, 12,228.03 and 2,603.34 is: 3,905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.76 : 12,228.03 = 2,603.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.76/12,228.03 = 2,603.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.76x = 12,228.03 × 2,603.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.76x = 31,833,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,833,719.62/8,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.61

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