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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.49, 12,383.75 and 2,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.49, 12,383.75 and 2,411.06 is: 3,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.49 : 12,383.75 = 2,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.49/12,383.75 = 2,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.49x = 12,383.75 × 2,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.49x = 29,857,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,857,908.38/8,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.17

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