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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.88, 12,234.21 and 2,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.88, 12,234.21 and 2,609.90 is: 3,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.88 : 12,234.21 = 2,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.88/12,234.21 = 2,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.88x = 12,234.21 × 2,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.88x = 31,930,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930,108.42/8,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.02

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