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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.44, 12,224.17 and 2,603.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.44, 12,224.17 and 2,603.59 is: 3,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.44 : 12,224.17 = 2,603.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.44/12,224.17 = 2,603.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.44x = 12,224.17 × 2,603.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.44x = 31,826,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,826,726.77/8,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.47

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