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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.08, 12,377.04 and 2,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.08, 12,377.04 and 2,408.13 is: 3,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.08 : 12,377.04 = 2,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.08/12,377.04 = 2,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.08x = 12,377.04 × 2,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.08x = 29,805,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805,521.34/8,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.32

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