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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.04, 12,366.36 and 2,400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.04, 12,366.36 and 2,400.08 is: 3,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.04 : 12,366.36 = 2,400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.04/12,366.36 = 2,400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.04x = 12,366.36 × 2,400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.04x = 29,680,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,680,253.31/8,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.77

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