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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.73, 12,524.61 and 2,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.73, 12,524.61 and 2,024.58 is: 3,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.73 : 12,524.61 = 2,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.73/12,524.61 = 2,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.73x = 12,524.61 × 2,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.73x = 25,357,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,082.51/8,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.88

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