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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.49, 12,546.74 and 2,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.49, 12,546.74 and 2,124.97 is: 3,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.49 : 12,546.74 = 2,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.49/12,546.74 = 2,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.49x = 12,546.74 × 2,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.49x = 26,661,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,661,446.10/8,364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.46

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