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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.66, 12,406.19 and 2,427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.66, 12,406.19 and 2,427.45 is: 3,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.66 : 12,406.19 = 2,427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.66/12,406.19 = 2,427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.66x = 12,406.19 × 2,427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.66x = 30,115,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,393.78/8,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.23

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