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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.60, 12,231.60 and 2,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.60, 12,231.60 and 2,606.80 is: 3,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.60 : 12,231.60 = 2,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.60/12,231.60 = 2,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.60x = 12,231.60 × 2,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.60x = 31,885,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885,334.88/8,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.06

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