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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.13, 12,394.58 and 2,419.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.13, 12,394.58 and 2,419.17 is: 3,628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.13 : 12,394.58 = 2,419.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.13/12,394.58 = 2,419.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.13x = 12,394.58 × 2,419.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.13x = 29,984,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,584.00/8,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.28

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