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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.02, 12,369.54 and 2,401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.02, 12,369.54 and 2,401.59 is: 3,602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.02 : 12,369.54 = 2,401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.02/12,369.54 = 2,401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.02x = 12,369.54 × 2,401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.02x = 29,706,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706,563.57/8,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.97

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