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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.24, 12,369.93 and 2,403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.24, 12,369.93 and 2,403.01 is: 3,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.24 : 12,369.93 = 2,403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.24/12,369.93 = 2,403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.24x = 12,369.93 × 2,403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.24x = 29,725,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725,065.49/8,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.81

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