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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.92, 12,433.85 and 2,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.92, 12,433.85 and 2,444.53 is: 3,667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.92 : 12,433.85 = 2,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.92/12,433.85 = 2,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.92x = 12,433.85 × 2,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.92x = 30,394,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394,844.95/8,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.37

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