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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.13, 12,379.53 and 2,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.13, 12,379.53 and 2,408.60 is: 3,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.13 : 12,379.53 = 2,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.13/12,379.53 = 2,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.13x = 12,379.53 × 2,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.13x = 29,817,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,817,335.96/8,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.73

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