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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.04, 12,405.26 and 2,426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.04, 12,405.26 and 2,426.63 is: 3,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.04 : 12,405.26 = 2,426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.04/12,405.26 = 2,426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.04x = 12,405.26 × 2,426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.04x = 30,103,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,103,013.15/8,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.01

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