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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.05, 12,372.89 and 2,404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.05, 12,372.89 and 2,404.71 is: 3,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.05 : 12,372.89 = 2,404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.05/12,372.89 = 2,404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.05x = 12,372.89 × 2,404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.05x = 29,753,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,753,200.29/8,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.30

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