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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.71, 12,232.79 and 2,607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.71, 12,232.79 and 2,607.56 is: 3,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.71 : 12,232.79 = 2,607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.71/12,232.79 = 2,607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.71x = 12,232.79 × 2,607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.71x = 31,897,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897,720.85/8,155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.09

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