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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.88, 12,377.66 and 2,407.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.88, 12,377.66 and 2,407.35 is: 3,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.88 : 12,377.66 = 2,407.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.88/12,377.66 = 2,407.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.88x = 12,377.66 × 2,407.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.88x = 29,797,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,347.76/8,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.85

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