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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.02, 12,226.43 and 2,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.02, 12,226.43 and 2,606.06 is: 3,907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.02 : 12,226.43 = 2,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.02/12,226.43 = 2,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.02x = 12,226.43 × 2,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.02x = 31,862,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,810.17/8,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.62

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