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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.69, 12,229.29 and 2,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.69, 12,229.29 and 2,529.25 is: 3,794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.69 : 12,229.29 = 2,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.69/12,229.29 = 2,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.69x = 12,229.29 × 2,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.69x = 30,930,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,930,857.94/8,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.41

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