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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.69, 12,413.25 and 2,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.69, 12,413.25 and 2,430.54 is: 3,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.69 : 12,413.25 = 2,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.69/12,413.25 = 2,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.69x = 12,413.25 × 2,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.69x = 30,170,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,170,900.66/8,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.17

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