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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.24, 12,267.72 and 4,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.24, 12,267.72 and 4,436.64 is: 6,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.24 : 12,267.72 = 4,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.24/12,267.72 = 4,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.24x = 12,267.72 × 4,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.24x = 54,427,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,457.26/8,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.28

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