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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.48, 12,227.09 and 2,604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.48, 12,227.09 and 2,604.78 is: 3,907.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.48 : 12,227.09 = 2,604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.48/12,227.09 = 2,604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.48x = 12,227.09 × 2,604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.48x = 31,848,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848,866.47/8,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.13

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