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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.49, 12,416.24 and 2,434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.49, 12,416.24 and 2,434.11 is: 3,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.49 : 12,416.24 = 2,434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.49/12,416.24 = 2,434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.49x = 12,416.24 × 2,434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.49x = 30,222,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222,493.95/8,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.17

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