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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.26, 12,228.30 and 2,605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.26, 12,228.30 and 2,605.12 is: 3,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.26 : 12,228.30 = 2,605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.26/12,228.30 = 2,605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.26x = 12,228.30 × 2,605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.26x = 31,856,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856,188.90/8,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.17

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