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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.14, 12,402.09 and 2,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.14, 12,402.09 and 2,424.36 is: 3,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.14 : 12,402.09 = 2,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.14/12,402.09 = 2,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.14x = 12,402.09 × 2,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.14x = 30,067,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,067,130.91/8,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.07

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