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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.24, 12,446.40 and 2,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.24, 12,446.40 and 2,826.24 is: 4,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.24 : 12,446.40 = 2,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.24/12,446.40 = 2,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.24x = 12,446.40 × 2,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.24x = 35,176,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176,513.54/8,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.03

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