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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.87, 12,367.12 and 2,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.87, 12,367.12 and 2,004.91 is: 3,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.87 : 12,367.12 = 2,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.87/12,367.12 = 2,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.87x = 12,367.12 × 2,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.87x = 24,794,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794,962.56/8,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.32

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