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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.80, 12,376.70 and 2,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.80, 12,376.70 and 2,406.60 is: 3,610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.80 : 12,376.70 = 2,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.80/12,376.70 = 2,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.80x = 12,376.70 × 2,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.80x = 29,785,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785,766.22/8,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.48

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