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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.22, 12,402.52 and 2,424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.22, 12,402.52 and 2,424.47 is: 3,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.22 : 12,402.52 = 2,424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.22/12,402.52 = 2,424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.22x = 12,402.52 × 2,424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.22x = 30,069,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,069,469.59/8,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.31

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