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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.42, 12,634.47 and 2,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.42, 12,634.47 and 2,499.90 is: 3,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.42 : 12,634.47 = 2,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.42/12,634.47 = 2,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.42x = 12,634.47 × 2,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.42x = 31,584,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584,911.55/8,424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.21

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