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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.24, 12,570.40 and 2,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.24, 12,570.40 and 2,224.24 is: 3,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.24 : 12,570.40 = 2,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.24/12,570.40 = 2,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.24x = 12,570.40 × 2,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.24x = 27,959,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959,586.50/8,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.37

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