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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.66, 12,368.49 and 2,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.66, 12,368.49 and 2,005.63 is: 3,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.66 : 12,368.49 = 2,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.66/12,368.49 = 2,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.66x = 12,368.49 × 2,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.66x = 24,806,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,616.35/8,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.45

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