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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.52, 12,435.06 and 2,447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.52, 12,435.06 and 2,447.08 is: 3,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.52 : 12,435.06 = 2,447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.52/12,435.06 = 2,447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.52x = 12,435.06 × 2,447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.52x = 30,429,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,429,586.62/8,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.52

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