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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.04, 12,436.92 and 2,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.04, 12,436.92 and 2,449.08 is: 3,672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.04 : 12,436.92 = 2,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.04/12,436.92 = 2,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.04x = 12,436.92 × 2,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.04x = 30,459,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459,012.03/8,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.40

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