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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.46, 12,426.66 and 2,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.46, 12,426.66 and 2,440.68 is: 3,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.46 : 12,426.66 = 2,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.46/12,426.66 = 2,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.46x = 12,426.66 × 2,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.46x = 30,329,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329,500.53/8,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.57

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