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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.44, 12,231.44 and 2,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.44, 12,231.44 and 2,607.70 is: 3,911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.44 : 12,231.44 = 2,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.44/12,231.44 = 2,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.44x = 12,231.44 × 2,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.44x = 31,895,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,895,926.09/8,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.48

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