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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.47, 12,441.55 and 2,450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.47, 12,441.55 and 2,450.67 is: 3,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.47 : 12,441.55 = 2,450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.47/12,441.55 = 2,450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.47x = 12,441.55 × 2,450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.47x = 30,490,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490,133.34/8,293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.40

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