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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.58, 12,396.88 and 2,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.58, 12,396.88 and 2,421.24 is: 3,631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.58 : 12,396.88 = 2,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.58/12,396.88 = 2,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.58x = 12,396.88 × 2,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.58x = 30,015,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015,821.73/8,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.86

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