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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.60, 12,236.28 and 2,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.60, 12,236.28 and 2,611.76 is: 3,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.60 : 12,236.28 = 2,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.60/12,236.28 = 2,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.60x = 12,236.28 × 2,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.60x = 31,958,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958,226.65/8,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.64

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