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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.24, 12,614.40 and 2,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.24, 12,614.40 and 2,253.76 is: 3,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.24 : 12,614.40 = 2,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.24/12,614.40 = 2,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.24x = 12,614.40 × 2,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.24x = 28,429,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429,830.14/8,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.38

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