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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.02, 12,223.44 and 2,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.02, 12,223.44 and 2,604.06 is: 3,904.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.02 : 12,223.44 = 2,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.02/12,223.44 = 2,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.02x = 12,223.44 × 2,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.02x = 31,830,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830,571.17/8,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.62

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