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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.67, 12,484.07 and 2,399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.67, 12,484.07 and 2,399.97 is: 3,599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.67 : 12,484.07 = 2,399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.67/12,484.07 = 2,399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.67x = 12,484.07 × 2,399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.67x = 29,961,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,399.48/8,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.11

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