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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.54, 12,370.38 and 2,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.54, 12,370.38 and 2,325.03 is: 3,486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.54 : 12,370.38 = 2,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.54/12,370.38 = 2,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.54x = 12,370.38 × 2,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.54x = 28,761,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761,504.61/8,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.86

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