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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.59, 12,622.24 and 2,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.59, 12,622.24 and 2,490.02 is: 3,735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.59 : 12,622.24 = 2,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.59/12,622.24 = 2,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.59x = 12,622.24 × 2,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.59x = 31,429,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429,630.04/8,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.58

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