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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.44, 12,340.96 and 5,264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.44, 12,340.96 and 5,264.49 is: 7,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.44 : 12,340.96 = 5,264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.44/12,340.96 = 5,264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.44x = 12,340.96 × 5,264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.44x = 64,968,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,968,893.63/8,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.50

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