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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.40, 12,524.96 and 2,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.40, 12,524.96 and 2,194.24 is: 3,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.40 : 12,524.96 = 2,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.40/12,524.96 = 2,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.40x = 12,524.96 × 2,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.40x = 27,482,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482,768.23/8,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.19

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