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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.40, 12,729.60 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.40, 12,729.60 and 2,246.40 is: 3,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.40 : 12,729.60 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.40/12,729.60 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.40x = 12,729.60 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.40x = 28,595,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,595,773.44/8,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.60

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