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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.74, 12,454.08 and 2,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.74, 12,454.08 and 2,458.96 is: 3,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.74 : 12,454.08 = 2,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.74/12,454.08 = 2,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.74x = 12,454.08 × 2,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.74x = 30,624,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,624,044.20/8,303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.98

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