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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.17, 12,438.97 and 2,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.17, 12,438.97 and 2,449.04 is: 3,673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.17 : 12,438.97 = 2,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.17/12,438.97 = 2,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.17x = 12,438.97 × 2,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.17x = 30,463,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463,466.77/8,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.76

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