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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.72, 12,232.08 and 2,890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.72, 12,232.08 and 2,890.26 is: 4,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.72 : 12,232.08 = 2,890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.72/12,232.08 = 2,890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.72x = 12,232.08 × 2,890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.72x = 35,353,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,353,891.54/8,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.39

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