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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.52, 12,337.94 and 2,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.52, 12,337.94 and 2,676.08 is: 4,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.52 : 12,337.94 = 2,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.52/12,337.94 = 2,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.52x = 12,337.94 × 2,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.52x = 33,017,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017,314.48/8,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.50

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