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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.64, 12,374.28 and 2,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.64, 12,374.28 and 2,009.70 is: 3,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.64 : 12,374.28 = 2,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.64/12,374.28 = 2,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.64x = 12,374.28 × 2,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.64x = 24,868,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,868,590.52/8,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.51

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