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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.40, 12,396.60 and 3,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.40, 12,396.60 and 3,069.24 is: 4,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.40 : 12,396.60 = 3,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.40/12,396.60 = 3,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.40x = 12,396.60 × 3,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.40x = 38,048,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,140.58/8,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.86

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