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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.37, 12,366.38 and 2,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.37, 12,366.38 and 2,004.41 is: 3,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.37 : 12,366.38 = 2,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.37/12,366.38 = 2,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.37x = 12,366.38 × 2,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.37x = 24,787,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,787,285.71/8,244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.57

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