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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.24, 12,544.94 and 2,519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.24, 12,544.94 and 2,519.49 is: 3,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.24 : 12,544.94 = 2,519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.24/12,544.94 = 2,519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.24x = 12,544.94 × 2,519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.24x = 31,606,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606,775.56/8,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.80

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