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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.58, 12,372.02 and 2,404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.58, 12,372.02 and 2,404.19 is: 3,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.58 : 12,372.02 = 2,404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.58/12,372.02 = 2,404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.58x = 12,372.02 × 2,404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.58x = 29,744,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,744,686.76/8,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.47

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