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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.57, 12,226.95 and 2,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.57, 12,226.95 and 2,529.18 is: 3,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.57 : 12,226.95 = 2,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.57/12,226.95 = 2,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.57x = 12,226.95 × 2,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.57x = 30,924,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,157.40/8,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.64

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