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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.01, 12,378.15 and 2,408.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.01, 12,378.15 and 2,408.67 is: 3,613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.01 : 12,378.15 = 2,408.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.01/12,378.15 = 2,408.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.01x = 12,378.15 × 2,408.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.01x = 29,814,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814,878.56/8,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.04

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