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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.60, 12,453.93 and 2,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.60, 12,453.93 and 2,378.24 is: 3,567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.60 : 12,453.93 = 2,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.60/12,453.93 = 2,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.60x = 12,453.93 × 2,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.60x = 29,618,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,372.21/8,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.79

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