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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.07, 12,440.82 and 2,448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.07, 12,440.82 and 2,448.92 is: 3,673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.07 : 12,440.82 = 2,448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.07/12,440.82 = 2,448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.07x = 12,440.82 × 2,448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.07x = 30,466,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466,510.71/8,293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.73

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