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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.78, 12,729.90 and 2,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.78, 12,729.90 and 2,246.60 is: 3,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.78 : 12,729.90 = 2,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.78/12,729.90 = 2,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.78x = 12,729.90 × 2,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.78x = 28,598,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,993.34/8,486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.83

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