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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.13, 12,368.98 and 2,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.13, 12,368.98 and 2,006.16 is: 3,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.13 : 12,368.98 = 2,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.13/12,368.98 = 2,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.13x = 12,368.98 × 2,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.13x = 24,814,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814,152.92/8,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.19

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