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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.41, 12,450.39 and 2,456.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.41, 12,450.39 and 2,456.65 is: 3,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.41 : 12,450.39 = 2,456.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.41/12,450.39 = 2,456.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.41x = 12,450.39 × 2,456.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.41x = 30,586,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,586,250.59/8,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.46

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