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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.68, 12,445.92 and 2,453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.68, 12,445.92 and 2,453.31 is: 3,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.68 : 12,445.92 = 2,453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.68/12,445.92 = 2,453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.68x = 12,445.92 × 2,453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.68x = 30,533,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,533,700.00/8,296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.23

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