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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.26, 12,454.10 and 2,379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.26, 12,454.10 and 2,379.17 is: 3,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.26 : 12,454.10 = 2,379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.26/12,454.10 = 2,379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.26x = 12,454.10 × 2,379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.26x = 29,630,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,630,355.85/8,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.95

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