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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.44, 12,224.91 and 2,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.44, 12,224.91 and 2,604.54 is: 3,905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.44 : 12,224.91 = 2,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.44/12,224.91 = 2,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.44x = 12,224.91 × 2,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.44x = 31,840,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840,267.09/8,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.61

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