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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.08, 12,401.04 and 2,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.08, 12,401.04 and 2,424.16 is: 3,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.08 : 12,401.04 = 2,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.08/12,401.04 = 2,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.08x = 12,401.04 × 2,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.08x = 30,062,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062,105.13/8,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.36

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