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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.44, 12,437.40 and 2,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.44, 12,437.40 and 2,450.32 is: 3,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.44 : 12,437.40 = 2,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.44/12,437.40 = 2,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.44x = 12,437.40 × 2,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.44x = 30,475,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,609.97/8,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.22

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