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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.34, 12,559.43 and 2,450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.34, 12,559.43 and 2,450.01 is: 3,674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.34 : 12,559.43 = 2,450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.34/12,559.43 = 2,450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.34x = 12,559.43 × 2,450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.34x = 30,770,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770,729.09/8,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.85

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