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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301, 12,449.40 and 2,456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301, 12,449.40 and 2,456.28 is: 3,683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301 : 12,449.40 = 2,456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301/12,449.40 = 2,456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301x = 12,449.40 × 2,456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301x = 30,579,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,579,212.23/8,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.80

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