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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.94, 12,443.01 and 2,450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.94, 12,443.01 and 2,450.54 is: 3,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.94 : 12,443.01 = 2,450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.94/12,443.01 = 2,450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.94x = 12,443.01 × 2,450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.94x = 30,492,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492,148.16/8,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.44

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