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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.07, 12,373.61 and 2,406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.07, 12,373.61 and 2,406.15 is: 3,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.07 : 12,373.61 = 2,406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.07/12,373.61 = 2,406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.07x = 12,373.61 × 2,406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.07x = 29,772,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,749.67/8,249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.23

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