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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.06, 12,366.52 and 2,401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.06, 12,366.52 and 2,401.14 is: 3,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.06 : 12,366.52 = 2,401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.06/12,366.52 = 2,401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.06x = 12,366.52 × 2,401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.06x = 29,693,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,693,745.83/8,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.84

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