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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.41, 12,401.22 and 2,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.41, 12,401.22 and 2,424.14 is: 3,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.41 : 12,401.22 = 2,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.41/12,401.22 = 2,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.41x = 12,401.22 × 2,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.41x = 30,062,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062,293.45/8,267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.24

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