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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.08, 12,364.84 and 2,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.08, 12,364.84 and 2,399.48 is: 3,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.08 : 12,364.84 = 2,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.08/12,364.84 = 2,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.08x = 12,364.84 × 2,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.08x = 29,669,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669,186.28/8,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.85

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