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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.86, 12,440.04 and 2,370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.86, 12,440.04 and 2,370.43 is: 3,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.86 : 12,440.04 = 2,370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.86/12,440.04 = 2,370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.86x = 12,440.04 × 2,370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.86x = 29,488,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,488,244.02/8,294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.00

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