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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.65, 12,222.88 and 2,603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.65, 12,222.88 and 2,603.69 is: 3,904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.65 : 12,222.88 = 2,603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.65/12,222.88 = 2,603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.65x = 12,222.88 × 2,603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.65x = 31,824,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824,516.29/8,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.06

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