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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.67, 12,448.94 and 2,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.67, 12,448.94 and 2,454.44 is: 3,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.67 : 12,448.94 = 2,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.67/12,448.94 = 2,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.67x = 12,448.94 × 2,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.67x = 30,555,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,101.78/8,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.37

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