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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.92, 37,277.40 and 8,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.92, 37,277.40 and 8,210 is: 12,315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.92 : 37,277.40 = 8,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.92/37,277.40 = 8,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.92x = 37,277.40 × 8,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.92x = 306,047,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,047,454/24,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.83

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