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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.59, 12,546.83 and 2,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.59, 12,546.83 and 2,124.62 is: 3,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.59 : 12,546.83 = 2,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.59/12,546.83 = 2,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.59x = 12,546.83 × 2,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.59x = 26,657,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657,266.70/8,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.92

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