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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.56, 12,366.84 and 2,401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.56, 12,366.84 and 2,401.22 is: 3,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.56 : 12,366.84 = 2,401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.56/12,366.84 = 2,401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.56x = 12,366.84 × 2,401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.56x = 29,695,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,503.54/8,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.83

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