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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.44, 12,453.96 and 2,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.44, 12,453.96 and 2,458.52 is: 3,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.44 : 12,453.96 = 2,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.44/12,453.96 = 2,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.44x = 12,453.96 × 2,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.44x = 30,618,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618,309.74/8,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.31

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