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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.88, 12,233.19 and 2,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.88, 12,233.19 and 2,606.92 is: 3,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.88 : 12,233.19 = 2,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.88/12,233.19 = 2,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.88x = 12,233.19 × 2,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.88x = 31,890,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890,947.67/8,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.66

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