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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.55, 13,024.34 and 2,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.55, 13,024.34 and 2,444.07 is: 3,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.55 : 13,024.34 = 2,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.55/13,024.34 = 2,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.55x = 13,024.34 × 2,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.55x = 31,832,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832,458.20/8,683.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.83

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