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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.48, 12,604.26 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.48, 12,604.26 and 2,247 is: 3,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.48 : 12,604.26 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.48/12,604.26 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.48x = 12,604.26 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.48x = 28,321,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321,772.22/8,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.24

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