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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.92, 12,227.74 and 2,605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.92, 12,227.74 and 2,605.22 is: 3,907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.92 : 12,227.74 = 2,605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.92/12,227.74 = 2,605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.92x = 12,227.74 × 2,605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.92x = 31,855,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,952.80/8,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.79

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