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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.41, 12,372.80 and 2,404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.41, 12,372.80 and 2,404.65 is: 3,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.41 : 12,372.80 = 2,404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.41/12,372.80 = 2,404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.41x = 12,372.80 × 2,404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.41x = 29,752,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752,253.52/8,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.59

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