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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.44, 12,426.21 and 2,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.44, 12,426.21 and 2,441.10 is: 3,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.44 : 12,426.21 = 2,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.44/12,426.21 = 2,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.44x = 12,426.21 × 2,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.44x = 30,333,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333,621.23/8,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.52

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