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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.60, 12,317.40 and 4,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.60, 12,317.40 and 4,045.44 is: 6,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.60 : 12,317.40 = 4,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.60/12,317.40 = 4,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.60x = 12,317.40 × 4,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.60x = 49,829,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,829,302.66/8,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.94

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