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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.85, 12,425.91 and 2,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.85, 12,425.91 and 2,441.05 is: 3,661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.85 : 12,425.91 = 2,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.85/12,425.91 = 2,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.85x = 12,425.91 × 2,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.85x = 30,332,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332,267.61/8,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.61

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