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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.22, 12,373.64 and 2,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.22, 12,373.64 and 2,009.26 is: 3,013.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.22 : 12,373.64 = 2,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.22/12,373.64 = 2,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.22x = 12,373.64 × 2,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.22x = 24,861,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,859.91/8,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.84

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