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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.12, 12,521.33 and 2,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.12, 12,521.33 and 2,424.10 is: 3,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.12 : 12,521.33 = 2,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.12/12,521.33 = 2,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.12x = 12,521.33 × 2,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.12x = 30,353,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,353,015.35/8,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.35

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