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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.44, 12,393.92 and 2,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.44, 12,393.92 and 2,418.24 is: 3,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.44 : 12,393.92 = 2,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.44/12,393.92 = 2,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.44x = 12,393.92 × 2,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.44x = 29,971,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971,473.10/8,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.88

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