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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.48, 12,531.92 and 2,431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.48, 12,531.92 and 2,431.98 is: 3,648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.48 : 12,531.92 = 2,431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.48/12,531.92 = 2,431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.48x = 12,531.92 × 2,431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.48x = 30,477,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477,366.64/8,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.03

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