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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.35, 12,435.52 and 2,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.35, 12,435.52 and 2,446.80 is: 3,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.35 : 12,435.52 = 2,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.35/12,435.52 = 2,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.35x = 12,435.52 × 2,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.35x = 30,427,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427,218.10/8,290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.20

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