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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.92, 12,425.81 and 2,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.92, 12,425.81 and 2,440.44 is: 3,660.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.92 : 12,425.81 = 2,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.92/12,425.81 = 2,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.92x = 12,425.81 × 2,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.92x = 30,324,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,324,431.55/8,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.64

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