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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.02, 12,444.03 and 2,451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.02, 12,444.03 and 2,451.87 is: 3,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.02 : 12,444.03 = 2,451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.02/12,444.03 = 2,451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.02x = 12,444.03 × 2,451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.02x = 30,511,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,511,143.84/8,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.81

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