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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.10, 12,366.18 and 2,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.10, 12,366.18 and 2,004.10 is: 3,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.10 : 12,366.18 = 2,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.10/12,366.18 = 2,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.10x = 12,366.18 × 2,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.10x = 24,783,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,783,061.34/8,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.16

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