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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.19, 12,415.50 and 2,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.19, 12,415.50 and 2,432.04 is: 3,648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.19 : 12,415.50 = 2,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.19/12,415.50 = 2,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.19x = 12,415.50 × 2,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.19x = 30,194,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194,992.62/8,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.42

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