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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.17, 12,509.40 and 2,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.17, 12,509.40 and 2,416.14 is: 3,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.17 : 12,509.40 = 2,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.17/12,509.40 = 2,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.17x = 12,509.40 × 2,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.17x = 30,224,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,224,494.23/8,339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.40

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