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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.14, 12,433.59 and 2,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.14, 12,433.59 and 2,445.45 is: 3,667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.14 : 12,433.59 = 2,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.14/12,433.59 = 2,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.14x = 12,433.59 × 2,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.14x = 30,405,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,405,722.67/8,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.70

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