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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.73, 12,404.91 and 2,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.73, 12,404.91 and 2,425.39 is: 3,638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.73 : 12,404.91 = 2,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.73/12,404.91 = 2,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.73x = 12,404.91 × 2,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.73x = 30,086,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086,744.66/8,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.62

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