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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.24, 12,419.45 and 2,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.24, 12,419.45 and 2,437.68 is: 3,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.24 : 12,419.45 = 2,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.24/12,419.45 = 2,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.24x = 12,419.45 × 2,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.24x = 30,274,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274,632.69/8,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.37

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