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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.24, 12,246.68 and 4,472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.24, 12,246.68 and 4,472.22 is: 6,705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.24 : 12,246.68 = 4,472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.24/12,246.68 = 4,472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.24x = 12,246.68 × 4,472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.24x = 54,769,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769,847.23/8,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.22

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