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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.02, 12,371.82 and 2,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.02, 12,371.82 and 2,404.68 is: 3,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.02 : 12,371.82 = 2,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.02/12,371.82 = 2,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.02x = 12,371.82 × 2,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.02x = 29,750,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,750,268.12/8,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.96

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