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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.74, 12,370.14 and 2,403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.74, 12,370.14 and 2,403.34 is: 3,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.74 : 12,370.14 = 2,403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.74/12,370.14 = 2,403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.74x = 12,370.14 × 2,403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.74x = 29,729,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729,652.27/8,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.02

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