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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.60, 12,373.32 and 2,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.60, 12,373.32 and 2,404.08 is: 3,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.60 : 12,373.32 = 2,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.60/12,373.32 = 2,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.60x = 12,373.32 × 2,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.60x = 29,746,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746,451.15/8,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.68

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