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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.40, 12,369.60 and 2,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.40, 12,369.60 and 2,090.40 is: 3,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.40 : 12,369.60 = 2,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.40/12,369.60 = 2,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.40x = 12,369.60 × 2,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.40x = 25,857,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,857,411.84/8,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.60

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