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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.02, 12,370.07 and 2,621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.02, 12,370.07 and 2,621.68 is: 3,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.02 : 12,370.07 = 2,621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.02/12,370.07 = 2,621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.02x = 12,370.07 × 2,621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.02x = 32,430,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,430,395.58/8,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.85

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