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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.94, 12,373.41 and 2,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.94, 12,373.41 and 2,405.55 is: 3,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.94 : 12,373.41 = 2,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.94/12,373.41 = 2,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.94x = 12,373.41 × 2,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.94x = 29,764,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764,828.71/8,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.32

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