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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.73, 12,226.11 and 2,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.73, 12,226.11 and 2,604.87 is: 3,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.73 : 12,226.11 = 2,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.73/12,226.11 = 2,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.73x = 12,226.11 × 2,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.73x = 31,847,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847,427.16/8,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.39

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