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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.10, 12,447.14 and 2,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.10, 12,447.14 and 2,454.26 is: 3,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.10 : 12,447.14 = 2,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.10/12,447.14 = 2,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.10x = 12,447.14 × 2,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.10x = 30,548,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548,517.82/8,298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.39

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