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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.46, 12,224.09 and 2,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.46, 12,224.09 and 2,604.50 is: 3,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.46 : 12,224.09 = 2,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.46/12,224.09 = 2,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.46x = 12,224.09 × 2,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.46x = 31,837,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837,642.41/8,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.28

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