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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.07, 12,368.03 and 2,402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.07, 12,368.03 and 2,402.13 is: 3,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.07 : 12,368.03 = 2,402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.07/12,368.03 = 2,402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.07x = 12,368.03 × 2,402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.07x = 29,709,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,709,603.89/8,245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.32

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