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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.85, 12,367.10 and 2,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.85, 12,367.10 and 2,004.90 is: 3,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.85 : 12,367.10 = 2,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.85/12,367.10 = 2,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.85x = 12,367.10 × 2,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.85x = 24,794,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794,726.93/8,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.30

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