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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.05, 12,439.58 and 2,449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.05, 12,439.58 and 2,449.58 is: 3,674.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.05 : 12,439.58 = 2,449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.05/12,439.58 = 2,449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.05x = 12,439.58 × 2,449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.05x = 30,471,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,471,671.93/8,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.36

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