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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.73, 12,223.11 and 2,602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.73, 12,223.11 and 2,602.87 is: 3,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.73 : 12,223.11 = 2,602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.73/12,223.11 = 2,602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.73x = 12,223.11 × 2,602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.73x = 31,815,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,815,184.28/8,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.40

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