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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.44, 12,450.96 and 2,456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.44, 12,450.96 and 2,456.46 is: 3,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.44 : 12,450.96 = 2,456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.44/12,450.96 = 2,456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.44x = 12,450.96 × 2,456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.44x = 30,585,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585,285.20/8,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.22

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