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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.19, 12,366.76 and 2,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.19, 12,366.76 and 2,321.52 is: 3,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.19 : 12,366.76 = 2,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.19/12,366.76 = 2,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.19x = 12,366.76 × 2,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.19x = 28,709,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,729.60/8,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.42

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