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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.11, 12,370.55 and 2,404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.11, 12,370.55 and 2,404.77 is: 3,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.11 : 12,370.55 = 2,404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.11/12,370.55 = 2,404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.11x = 12,370.55 × 2,404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.11x = 29,748,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,748,315.50/8,248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.68

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