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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.16, 12,369.07 and 2,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.16, 12,369.07 and 2,006.20 is: 3,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.16 : 12,369.07 = 2,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.16/12,369.07 = 2,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.16x = 12,369.07 × 2,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.16x = 24,814,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814,847.61/8,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.26

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