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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.24, 12,645.97 and 2,508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.24, 12,645.97 and 2,508.89 is: 3,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.24 : 12,645.97 = 2,508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.24/12,645.97 = 2,508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.24x = 12,645.97 × 2,508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.24x = 31,727,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727,347.67/8,432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.62

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