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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.58, 12,369.02 and 2,402.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.58, 12,369.02 and 2,402.19 is: 3,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.58 : 12,369.02 = 2,402.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.58/12,369.02 = 2,402.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.58x = 12,369.02 × 2,402.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.58x = 29,712,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712,724.14/8,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.48

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