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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.32, 12,366.36 and 2,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.32, 12,366.36 and 2,004.38 is: 3,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.32 : 12,366.36 = 2,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.32/12,366.36 = 2,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.32x = 12,366.36 × 2,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.32x = 24,786,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786,822.83/8,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.54

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