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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.90, 12,229.98 and 2,607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.90, 12,229.98 and 2,607.94 is: 3,910.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.90 : 12,229.98 = 2,607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.90/12,229.98 = 2,607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.90x = 12,229.98 × 2,607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.90x = 31,895,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,895,054.04/8,155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.67

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