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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.04, 12,227.98 and 2,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.04, 12,227.98 and 2,605.32 is: 3,907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.04 : 12,227.98 = 2,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.04/12,227.98 = 2,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.04x = 12,227.98 × 2,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.04x = 31,857,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,857,800.85/8,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.95

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