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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.35, 12,447.53 and 2,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.35, 12,447.53 and 2,454.51 is: 3,681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.35 : 12,447.53 = 2,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.35/12,447.53 = 2,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.35x = 12,447.53 × 2,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.35x = 30,552,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552,574.59/8,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.77

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