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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.80, 12,369.92 and 2,403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.80, 12,369.92 and 2,403.44 is: 3,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.80 : 12,369.92 = 2,403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.80/12,369.92 = 2,403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.80x = 12,369.92 × 2,403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.80x = 29,730,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,730,360.52/8,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.08

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