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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.66, 12,371.13 and 2,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.66, 12,371.13 and 2,404.50 is: 3,606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.66 : 12,371.13 = 2,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.66/12,371.13 = 2,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.66x = 12,371.13 × 2,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.66x = 29,746,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746,382.09/8,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.65

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