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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.47, 12,440.05 and 2,449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.47, 12,440.05 and 2,449.67 is: 3,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.47 : 12,440.05 = 2,449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.47/12,440.05 = 2,449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.47x = 12,440.05 × 2,449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.47x = 30,473,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,948.96/8,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.90

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