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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.88, 13,024.96 and 2,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.88, 13,024.96 and 2,441.88 is: 3,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.88 : 13,024.96 = 2,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.88/13,024.96 = 2,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.88x = 13,024.96 × 2,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.88x = 31,805,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805,389.32/8,681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.42

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