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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.24, 12,609.12 and 2,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.24, 12,609.12 and 2,250.24 is: 3,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.24 : 12,609.12 = 2,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.24/12,609.12 = 2,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.24x = 12,609.12 × 2,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.24x = 28,373,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373,546.19/8,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.30

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