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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.41, 12,452.28 and 2,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.41, 12,452.28 and 2,378.72 is: 3,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.41 : 12,452.28 = 2,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.41/12,452.28 = 2,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.41x = 12,452.28 × 2,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.41x = 29,620,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,620,453.03/8,303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.26

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