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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.44, 12,372.66 and 2,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.44, 12,372.66 and 2,008.44 is: 3,012.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.44 : 12,372.66 = 2,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.44/12,372.66 = 2,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.44x = 12,372.66 × 2,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.44x = 24,849,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,745.25/8,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.66

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