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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.57, 12,443.07 and 2,450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.57, 12,443.07 and 2,450.42 is: 3,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.57 : 12,443.07 = 2,450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.57/12,443.07 = 2,450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.57x = 12,443.07 × 2,450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.57x = 30,490,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490,685.37/8,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.98

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