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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.02, 12,371.31 and 2,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.02, 12,371.31 and 2,404.23 is: 3,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.02 : 12,371.31 = 2,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.02/12,371.31 = 2,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.02x = 12,371.31 × 2,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.02x = 29,743,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743,474.64/8,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.14

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