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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.79, 12,370.36 and 2,403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.79, 12,370.36 and 2,403.03 is: 3,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.79 : 12,370.36 = 2,403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.79/12,370.36 = 2,403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.79x = 12,370.36 × 2,403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.79x = 29,726,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,726,346.19/8,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.16

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