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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.07, 12,396.14 and 2,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.07, 12,396.14 and 2,024.12 is: 3,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.07 : 12,396.14 = 2,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.07/12,396.14 = 2,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.07x = 12,396.14 × 2,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.07x = 25,091,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,274.90/8,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.19

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