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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.04, 12,369.22 and 4,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.04, 12,369.22 and 4,959.46 is: 7,441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.04 : 12,369.22 = 4,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.04/12,369.22 = 4,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.04x = 12,369.22 × 4,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.04x = 61,344,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,344,651.82/8,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.09

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