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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.52, 12,229.46 and 2,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.52, 12,229.46 and 2,606.64 is: 3,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.52 : 12,229.46 = 2,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.52/12,229.46 = 2,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.52x = 12,229.46 × 2,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.52x = 31,877,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,877,786.58/8,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.18

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