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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.98, 12,378.13 and 2,408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.98, 12,378.13 and 2,408.22 is: 3,611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.98 : 12,378.13 = 2,408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.98/12,378.13 = 2,408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.98x = 12,378.13 × 2,408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.98x = 29,809,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,260.23/8,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.94

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