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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.64, 12,367.44 and 2,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.64, 12,367.44 and 2,401.12 is: 3,601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.64 : 12,367.44 = 2,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.64/12,367.44 = 2,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.64x = 12,367.44 × 2,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.64x = 29,695,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,707.53/8,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.82

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