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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.49, 12,541.41 and 2,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.49, 12,541.41 and 2,436.24 is: 3,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.49 : 12,541.41 = 2,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.49/12,541.41 = 2,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.49x = 12,541.41 × 2,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.49x = 30,553,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,553,884.70/8,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.99

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