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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.42, 12,370.20 and 2,403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.42, 12,370.20 and 2,403.46 is: 3,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.42 : 12,370.20 = 2,403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.42/12,370.20 = 2,403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.42x = 12,370.20 × 2,403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.42x = 29,731,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,731,280.89/8,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.48

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