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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.19, 12,404.19 and 2,425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.19, 12,404.19 and 2,425.31 is: 3,638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.19 : 12,404.19 = 2,425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.19/12,404.19 = 2,425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.19x = 12,404.19 × 2,425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.19x = 30,084,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,084,046.15/8,269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.09

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