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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.98, 12,415.56 and 2,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.98, 12,415.56 and 2,433.70 is: 3,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.98 : 12,415.56 = 2,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.98/12,415.56 = 2,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.98x = 12,415.56 × 2,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.98x = 30,215,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,748.37/8,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.58

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