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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.94, 12,491.97 and 2,404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.94, 12,491.97 and 2,404.95 is: 3,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.94 : 12,491.97 = 2,404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.94/12,491.97 = 2,404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.94x = 12,491.97 × 2,404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.94x = 30,042,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042,563.25/8,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.44

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