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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.84, 12,544.33 and 2,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.84, 12,544.33 and 2,440.09 is: 3,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.84 : 12,544.33 = 2,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.84/12,544.33 = 2,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.84x = 12,544.33 × 2,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.84x = 30,609,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,609,294.19/8,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.28

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