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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.88, 12,378.36 and 2,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.88, 12,378.36 and 2,408 is: 3,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.88 : 12,378.36 = 2,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.88/12,378.36 = 2,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.88x = 12,378.36 × 2,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.88x = 29,807,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807,090.88/8,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.16

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