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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.61, 12,368.30 and 2,403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.61, 12,368.30 and 2,403.27 is: 3,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.61 : 12,368.30 = 2,403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.61/12,368.30 = 2,403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.61x = 12,368.30 × 2,403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.61x = 29,724,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724,352.32/8,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.43

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