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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.94, 12,367.86 and 2,402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.94, 12,367.86 and 2,402.02 is: 3,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.94 : 12,367.86 = 2,402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.94/12,367.86 = 2,402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.94x = 12,367.86 × 2,402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.94x = 29,707,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,707,847.08/8,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.16

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