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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.93, 12,223.22 and 2,604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.93, 12,223.22 and 2,604.33 is: 3,905.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.93 : 12,223.22 = 2,604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.93/12,223.22 = 2,604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.93x = 12,223.22 × 2,604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.93x = 31,833,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,833,285.52/8,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.00

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