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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.59, 12,373.20 and 2,405.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.59, 12,373.20 and 2,405.25 is: 3,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.59 : 12,373.20 = 2,405.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.59/12,373.20 = 2,405.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.59x = 12,373.20 × 2,405.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.59x = 29,760,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,639.30/8,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.97

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