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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.04, 12,402.16 and 2,424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.04, 12,402.16 and 2,424.77 is: 3,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.04 : 12,402.16 = 2,424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.04/12,402.16 = 2,424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.04x = 12,402.16 × 2,424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.04x = 30,072,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072,311.37/8,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.18

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