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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,334.99, 12,504.24 and 2,411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,334.99, 12,504.24 and 2,411.87 is: 3,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,334.99 : 12,504.24 = 2,411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,334.99/12,504.24 = 2,411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,334.99x = 12,504.24 × 2,411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,334.99x = 30,158,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158,538.81/8,334.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.31

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