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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.60, 12,246.82 and 2,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.60, 12,246.82 and 2,320.44 is: 3,480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.60 : 12,246.82 = 2,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.60/12,246.82 = 2,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.60x = 12,246.82 × 2,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.60x = 28,418,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418,011.00/8,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.64

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