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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.94, 12,489.30 and 2,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.94, 12,489.30 and 2,481.06 is: 3,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.94 : 12,489.30 = 2,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.94/12,489.30 = 2,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.94x = 12,489.30 × 2,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.94x = 30,986,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,702.66/8,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.15

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