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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.35, 12,452.09 and 2,458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.35, 12,452.09 and 2,458.01 is: 3,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.35 : 12,452.09 = 2,458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.35/12,452.09 = 2,458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.35x = 12,452.09 × 2,458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.35x = 30,607,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607,380.58/8,301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.04

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