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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.10, 12,372.35 and 2,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.10, 12,372.35 and 2,404.76 is: 3,607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.10 : 12,372.35 = 2,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.10/12,372.35 = 2,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.10x = 12,372.35 × 2,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.10x = 29,752,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752,458.50/8,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.19

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