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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.56, 12,454.08 and 2,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.56, 12,454.08 and 2,146.56 is: 3,219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.56 : 12,454.08 = 2,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.56/12,454.08 = 2,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.56x = 12,454.08 × 2,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.56x = 26,733,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733,429.96/8,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.90

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