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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.18, 12,454.19 and 2,457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.18, 12,454.19 and 2,457.93 is: 3,687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.18 : 12,454.19 = 2,457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.18/12,454.19 = 2,457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.18x = 12,454.19 × 2,457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.18x = 30,611,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,611,514.94/8,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.61

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