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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.50, 12,438.75 and 2,453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.50, 12,438.75 and 2,453.21 is: 3,679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.50 : 12,438.75 = 2,453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.50/12,438.75 = 2,453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.50x = 12,438.75 × 2,453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.50x = 30,514,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514,803.69/8,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.81

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