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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.39, 12,233.45 and 2,960.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.39, 12,233.45 and 2,960.26 is: 4,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.39 : 12,233.45 = 2,960.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.39/12,233.45 = 2,960.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.39x = 12,233.45 × 2,960.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.39x = 36,214,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,192.70/8,154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.07

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