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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.25, 12,575.99 and 2,460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.25, 12,575.99 and 2,460.90 is: 3,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.25 : 12,575.99 = 2,460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.25/12,575.99 = 2,460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.25x = 12,575.99 × 2,460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.25x = 30,948,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,948,241.49/8,384.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.24

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