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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.70, 12,490.30 and 2,402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.70, 12,490.30 and 2,402.54 is: 3,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.70 : 12,490.30 = 2,402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.70/12,490.30 = 2,402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.70x = 12,490.30 × 2,402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.70x = 30,008,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008,445.36/8,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.31

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