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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.88, 12,547.90 and 2,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.88, 12,547.90 and 2,441.82 is: 3,662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.88 : 12,547.90 = 2,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.88/12,547.90 = 2,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.88x = 12,547.90 × 2,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.88x = 30,639,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,639,638.23/8,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.89

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