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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.24, 12,495.12 and 2,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.24, 12,495.12 and 2,174.24 is: 3,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.24 : 12,495.12 = 2,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.24/12,495.12 = 2,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.24x = 12,495.12 × 2,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.24x = 27,167,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,389.71/8,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.30

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