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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.70, 12,404.26 and 2,424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.70, 12,404.26 and 2,424.54 is: 3,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.70 : 12,404.26 = 2,424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.70/12,404.26 = 2,424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.70x = 12,404.26 × 2,424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.70x = 30,074,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,074,624.54/8,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.16

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