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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.36, 12,444.46 and 2,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.36, 12,444.46 and 2,453.08 is: 3,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.36 : 12,444.46 = 2,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.36/12,444.46 = 2,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.36x = 12,444.46 × 2,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.36x = 30,527,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527,255.94/8,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.60

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