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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.43, 12,446.15 and 2,454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.43, 12,446.15 and 2,454.50 is: 3,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.43 : 12,446.15 = 2,454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.43/12,446.15 = 2,454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.43x = 12,446.15 × 2,454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.43x = 30,549,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549,000.67/8,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.74

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