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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.22, 12,370.53 and 2,402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.22, 12,370.53 and 2,402.10 is: 3,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.22 : 12,370.53 = 2,402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.22/12,370.53 = 2,402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.22x = 12,370.53 × 2,402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.22x = 29,715,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715,250.11/8,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.50

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