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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.93, 12,374.62 and 2,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.93, 12,374.62 and 2,984.33 is: 4,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.93 : 12,374.62 = 2,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.93/12,374.62 = 2,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.93x = 12,374.62 × 2,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.93x = 36,929,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,929,973.18/8,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.94

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