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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.39, 12,402.67 and 2,425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.39, 12,402.67 and 2,425.11 is: 3,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.39 : 12,402.67 = 2,425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.39/12,402.67 = 2,425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.39x = 12,402.67 × 2,425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.39x = 30,077,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,077,839.04/8,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.69

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