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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289, 12,433.50 and 2,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289, 12,433.50 and 2,445.53 is: 3,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289 : 12,433.50 = 2,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289/12,433.50 = 2,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289x = 12,433.50 × 2,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289x = 30,406,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,406,435.09/8,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.29

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