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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.99, 12,520.61 and 2,424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.99, 12,520.61 and 2,424.27 is: 3,635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.99 : 12,520.61 = 2,424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.99/12,520.61 = 2,424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.99x = 12,520.61 × 2,424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.99x = 30,353,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,353,327.08/8,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.57

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