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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.73, 12,370.05 and 2,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.73, 12,370.05 and 2,006.73 is: 3,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.73 : 12,370.05 = 2,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.73/12,370.05 = 2,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.73x = 12,370.05 × 2,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.73x = 24,823,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,823,350.44/8,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.08

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