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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.20, 12,399.60 and 2,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.20, 12,399.60 and 2,423.40 is: 3,635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.20 : 12,399.60 = 2,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.20/12,399.60 = 2,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.20x = 12,399.60 × 2,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.20x = 30,049,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,190.64/8,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.19

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