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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.17, 12,484.83 and 2,400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.17, 12,484.83 and 2,400.47 is: 3,599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.17 : 12,484.83 = 2,400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.17/12,484.83 = 2,400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.17x = 12,484.83 × 2,400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.17x = 29,969,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969,397.45/8,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.86

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