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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.89, 12,368.88 and 2,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.89, 12,368.88 and 2,402.55 is: 3,603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.89 : 12,368.88 = 2,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.89/12,368.88 = 2,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.89x = 12,368.88 × 2,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.89x = 29,716,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716,852.64/8,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.84

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