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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.42, 12,413.61 and 2,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.42, 12,413.61 and 2,430.90 is: 3,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.42 : 12,413.61 = 2,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.42/12,413.61 = 2,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.42x = 12,413.61 × 2,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.42x = 30,176,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176,244.55/8,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.93

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