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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.20, 12,230.70 and 2,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.20, 12,230.70 and 2,605.60 is: 3,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.20 : 12,230.70 = 2,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.20/12,230.70 = 2,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.20x = 12,230.70 × 2,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.20x = 31,868,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868,311.92/8,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.69

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