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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.82, 12,371.73 and 2,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.82, 12,371.73 and 2,404.90 is: 3,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.82 : 12,371.73 = 2,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.82/12,371.73 = 2,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.82x = 12,371.73 × 2,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.82x = 29,752,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752,773.48/8,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.35

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