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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.44, 12,425.88 and 2,439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.44, 12,425.88 and 2,439.92 is: 3,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.44 : 12,425.88 = 2,439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.44/12,425.88 = 2,439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.44x = 12,425.88 × 2,439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.44x = 30,318,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,318,153.13/8,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.09

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