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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.35, 12,493.34 and 2,405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.35, 12,493.34 and 2,405.37 is: 3,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.35 : 12,493.34 = 2,405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.35/12,493.34 = 2,405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.35x = 12,493.34 × 2,405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.35x = 30,051,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,051,093.21/8,328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.29

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