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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.19, 12,337.50 and 2,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.19, 12,337.50 and 2,380.04 is: 3,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.19 : 12,337.50 = 2,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.19/12,337.50 = 2,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.19x = 12,337.50 × 2,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.19x = 29,363,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,363,743.50/8,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.41

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