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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.52, 12,370.56 and 2,403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.52, 12,370.56 and 2,403.73 is: 3,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.52 : 12,370.56 = 2,403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.52/12,370.56 = 2,403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.52x = 12,370.56 × 2,403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.52x = 29,735,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735,486.19/8,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.39

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