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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.44, 12,424.70 and 2,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.44, 12,424.70 and 2,440.10 is: 3,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.44 : 12,424.70 = 2,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.44/12,424.70 = 2,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.44x = 12,424.70 × 2,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.44x = 30,317,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317,510.47/8,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.01

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