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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.66, 12,440.49 and 2,449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.66, 12,440.49 and 2,449.81 is: 3,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.66 : 12,440.49 = 2,449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.66/12,440.49 = 2,449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.66x = 12,440.49 × 2,449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.66x = 30,476,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,476,843.17/8,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.72

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