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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.36, 12,372.86 and 2,404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.36, 12,372.86 and 2,404.42 is: 3,607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.36 : 12,372.86 = 2,404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.36/12,372.86 = 2,404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.36x = 12,372.86 × 2,404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.36x = 29,749,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,749,552.04/8,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.16

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