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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.40, 12,546.62 and 2,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.40, 12,546.62 and 2,124.40 is: 3,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.40 : 12,546.62 = 2,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.40/12,546.62 = 2,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.40x = 12,546.62 × 2,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.40x = 26,654,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654,039.53/8,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.61

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