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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.04, 12,359.16 and 2,974.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.04, 12,359.16 and 2,974.86 is: 4,461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.04 : 12,359.16 = 2,974.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.04/12,359.16 = 2,974.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.04x = 12,359.16 × 2,974.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.04x = 36,766,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,766,770.72/8,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.97

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