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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.24, 12,825.36 and 2,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.24, 12,825.36 and 2,394.24 is: 3,591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.24 : 12,825.36 = 2,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.24/12,825.36 = 2,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.24x = 12,825.36 × 2,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.24x = 30,706,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706,989.93/8,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.36

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