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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.44, 12,631.82 and 2,498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.44, 12,631.82 and 2,498.09 is: 3,747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.44 : 12,631.82 = 2,498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.44/12,631.82 = 2,498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.44x = 12,631.82 × 2,498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.44x = 31,555,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,461.05/8,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.04

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