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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.18, 12,447.28 and 2,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.18, 12,447.28 and 2,454.34 is: 3,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.18 : 12,447.28 = 2,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.18/12,447.28 = 2,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.18x = 12,447.28 × 2,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.18x = 30,549,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549,857.20/8,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.51

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