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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.66, 12,228.44 and 2,603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.66, 12,228.44 and 2,603.04 is: 3,904.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.66 : 12,228.44 = 2,603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.66/12,228.44 = 2,603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.66x = 12,228.44 × 2,603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.66x = 31,831,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,831,105.44/8,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.86

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