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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.48, 12,276.60 and 6,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.48, 12,276.60 and 6,244.08 is: 9,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.48 : 12,276.60 = 6,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.48/12,276.60 = 6,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.48x = 12,276.60 × 6,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.48x = 76,656,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,656,072.53/8,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.48

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