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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.73, 12,398.91 and 2,421.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.73, 12,398.91 and 2,421.39 is: 3,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.73 : 12,398.91 = 2,421.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.73/12,398.91 = 2,421.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.73x = 12,398.91 × 2,421.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.73x = 30,022,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,596.68/8,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.62

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