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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.97, 12,445.56 and 2,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.97, 12,445.56 and 2,453.70 is: 3,680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.97 : 12,445.56 = 2,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.97/12,445.56 = 2,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.97x = 12,445.56 × 2,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.97x = 30,537,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537,670.57/8,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.58

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