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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.59, 12,446.24 and 2,453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.59, 12,446.24 and 2,453.79 is: 3,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.59 : 12,446.24 = 2,453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.59/12,446.24 = 2,453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.59x = 12,446.24 × 2,453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.59x = 30,540,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540,446.98/8,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.08

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