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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.89, 12,335.15 and 2,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.89, 12,335.15 and 2,602.15 is: 3,902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.89 : 12,335.15 = 2,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.89/12,335.15 = 2,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.89x = 12,335.15 × 2,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.89x = 32,097,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097,886.24/8,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.06

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