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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.24, 12,372.60 and 3,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.24, 12,372.60 and 3,626 is: 5,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.24 : 12,372.60 = 3,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.24/12,372.60 = 3,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.24x = 12,372.60 × 3,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.24x = 44,863,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,047.60/8,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.42

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