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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.94, 12,434.79 and 2,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.94, 12,434.79 and 2,445.98 is: 3,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.94 : 12,434.79 = 2,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.94/12,434.79 = 2,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.94x = 12,434.79 × 2,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.94x = 30,415,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,415,278.73/8,290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.49

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