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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.88, 12,395.70 and 2,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.88, 12,395.70 and 2,419.92 is: 3,629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.88 : 12,395.70 = 2,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.88/12,395.70 = 2,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.88x = 12,395.70 × 2,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.88x = 29,996,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,996,602.34/8,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.41

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