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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.81, 12,368.85 and 2,402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.81, 12,368.85 and 2,402.74 is: 3,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.81 : 12,368.85 = 2,402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.81/12,368.85 = 2,402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.81x = 12,368.85 × 2,402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.81x = 29,719,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,719,130.65/8,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.15

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