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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294, 12,441.04 and 2,450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294, 12,441.04 and 2,450.48 is: 3,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294 : 12,441.04 = 2,450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294/12,441.04 = 2,450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294x = 12,441.04 × 2,450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294x = 30,486,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,486,519.70/8,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.73

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