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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.54, 12,425.70 and 2,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.54, 12,425.70 and 2,440.20 is: 3,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.54 : 12,425.70 = 2,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.54/12,425.70 = 2,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.54x = 12,425.70 × 2,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.54x = 30,321,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321,193.14/8,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.41

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