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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.04, 12,364.86 and 2,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.04, 12,364.86 and 2,399.08 is: 3,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.04 : 12,364.86 = 2,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.04/12,364.86 = 2,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.04x = 12,364.86 × 2,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.04x = 29,664,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664,288.33/8,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.27

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