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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.80, 12,226.09 and 2,604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.80, 12,226.09 and 2,604.07 is: 3,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.80 : 12,226.09 = 2,604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.80/12,226.09 = 2,604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.80x = 12,226.09 × 2,604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.80x = 31,837,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837,594.19/8,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.07

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