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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.42, 13,022.07 and 2,440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.42, 13,022.07 and 2,440.94 is: 3,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.42 : 13,022.07 = 2,440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.42/13,022.07 = 2,440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.42x = 13,022.07 × 2,440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.42x = 31,786,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786,035.59/8,682.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.96

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