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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.20, 12,229.80 and 2,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.20, 12,229.80 and 2,607.34 is: 3,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.20 : 12,229.80 = 2,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.20/12,229.80 = 2,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.20x = 12,229.80 × 2,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.20x = 31,887,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887,246.73/8,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.09

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