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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.49, 12,510.99 and 2,416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.49, 12,510.99 and 2,416.37 is: 3,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.49 : 12,510.99 = 2,416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.49/12,510.99 = 2,416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.49x = 12,510.99 × 2,416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.49x = 30,231,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,118.35/8,339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.06

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