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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.82, 12,370.20 and 2,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.82, 12,370.20 and 2,403.04 is: 3,604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.82 : 12,370.20 = 2,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.82/12,370.20 = 2,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.82x = 12,370.20 × 2,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.82x = 29,726,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,726,085.41/8,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.11

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