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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.72, 12,444.80 and 2,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.72, 12,444.80 and 2,453.44 is: 3,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.72 : 12,444.80 = 2,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.72/12,444.80 = 2,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.72x = 12,444.80 × 2,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.72x = 30,532,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,532,570.11/8,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.08

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