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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.84, 12,433.41 and 2,445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.84, 12,433.41 and 2,445.11 is: 3,667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.84 : 12,433.41 = 2,445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.84/12,433.41 = 2,445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.84x = 12,433.41 × 2,445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.84x = 30,400,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400,992.96/8,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.26

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