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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.80, 12,367.80 and 2,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.80, 12,367.80 and 2,981.20 is: 4,470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.80 : 12,367.80 = 2,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.80/12,367.80 = 2,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.80x = 12,367.80 × 2,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.80x = 36,870,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,870,885.36/8,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.93

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