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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.08, 12,377.91 and 2,408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.08, 12,377.91 and 2,408.74 is: 3,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.08 : 12,377.91 = 2,408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.08/12,377.91 = 2,408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.08x = 12,377.91 × 2,408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.08x = 29,815,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,815,145.02/8,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.05

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