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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.04, 12,445.56 and 2,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.04, 12,445.56 and 2,454.16 is: 3,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.04 : 12,445.56 = 2,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.04/12,445.56 = 2,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.04x = 12,445.56 × 2,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.04x = 30,543,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543,395.53/8,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.24

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