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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.28, 12,423.63 and 2,439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.28, 12,423.63 and 2,439.09 is: 3,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.28 : 12,423.63 = 2,439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.28/12,423.63 = 2,439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.28x = 12,423.63 × 2,439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.28x = 30,302,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302,351.70/8,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.70

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