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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.08, 12,381.54 and 2,411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.08, 12,381.54 and 2,411.16 is: 3,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.08 : 12,381.54 = 2,411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.08/12,381.54 = 2,411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.08x = 12,381.54 × 2,411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.08x = 29,853,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,873.99/8,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.86

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