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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.46, 12,279.78 and 2,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.46, 12,279.78 and 2,030.46 is: 3,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.46 : 12,279.78 = 2,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.46/12,279.78 = 2,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.46x = 12,279.78 × 2,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.46x = 24,933,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,602.10/8,186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.71

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