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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.99, 12,551.52 and 2,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.99, 12,551.52 and 2,444.34 is: 3,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.99 : 12,551.52 = 2,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.99/12,551.52 = 2,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.99x = 12,551.52 × 2,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.99x = 30,680,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,680,238.63/8,368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.94

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