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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.66, 12,372.04 and 2,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.66, 12,372.04 and 2,403.32 is: 3,605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.66 : 12,372.04 = 2,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.66/12,372.04 = 2,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.66x = 12,372.04 × 2,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.66x = 29,733,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,733,971.17/8,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.58

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