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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.29, 12,372.61 and 2,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.29, 12,372.61 and 2,404.53 is: 3,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.29 : 12,372.61 = 2,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.29/12,372.61 = 2,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.29x = 12,372.61 × 2,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.29x = 29,750,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,750,311.92/8,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.41

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