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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.26, 12,544.43 and 2,439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.26, 12,544.43 and 2,439.61 is: 3,658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.26 : 12,544.43 = 2,439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.26/12,544.43 = 2,439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.26x = 12,544.43 × 2,439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.26x = 30,603,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,603,473.31/8,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.84

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