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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.08, 12,385.85 and 2,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.08, 12,385.85 and 2,414.34 is: 3,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.08 : 12,385.85 = 2,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.08/12,385.85 = 2,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.08x = 12,385.85 × 2,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.08x = 29,903,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,903,641.02/8,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.70

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