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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.24, 12,371.52 and 2,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.24, 12,371.52 and 2,402.90 is: 3,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.24 : 12,371.52 = 2,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.24/12,371.52 = 2,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.24x = 12,371.52 × 2,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.24x = 29,727,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,727,525.41/8,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.98

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