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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.72, 12,402.84 and 2,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.72, 12,402.84 and 2,425.44 is: 3,638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.72 : 12,402.84 = 2,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.72/12,402.84 = 2,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.72x = 12,402.84 × 2,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.72x = 30,082,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,344.25/8,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.09

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