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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.47, 12,378.71 and 2,409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.47, 12,378.71 and 2,409.13 is: 3,613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.47 : 12,378.71 = 2,409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.47/12,378.71 = 2,409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.47x = 12,378.71 × 2,409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.47x = 29,821,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,921.62/8,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.70

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