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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,242.07, 12,368.46 and 3,566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,242.07, 12,368.46 and 3,566.64 is: 5,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,242.07 : 12,368.46 = 3,566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,242.07/12,368.46 = 3,566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,242.07x = 12,368.46 × 3,566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,242.07x = 44,113,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,844.17/8,242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.28

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