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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.84, 12,373.61 and 2,405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.84, 12,373.61 and 2,405.45 is: 3,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.84 : 12,373.61 = 2,405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.84/12,373.61 = 2,405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.84x = 12,373.61 × 2,405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.84x = 29,764,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764,119.08/8,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.28

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