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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.58, 12,368.40 and 2,401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.58, 12,368.40 and 2,401.82 is: 3,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.58 : 12,368.40 = 2,401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.58/12,368.40 = 2,401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.58x = 12,368.40 × 2,401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.58x = 29,706,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706,608.65/8,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.29

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