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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.48, 12,447.88 and 2,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.48, 12,447.88 and 2,457.32 is: 3,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.48 : 12,447.88 = 2,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.48/12,447.88 = 2,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.48x = 12,447.88 × 2,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.48x = 30,588,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,588,424.48/8,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.70

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