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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.04, 12,453.06 and 2,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.04, 12,453.06 and 2,458.20 is: 3,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.04 : 12,453.06 = 2,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.04/12,453.06 = 2,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.04x = 12,453.06 × 2,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.04x = 30,612,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,112.09/8,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.30

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