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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.10, 12,337.80 and 4,959.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.10, 12,337.80 and 4,959.55 is: 7,422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.10 : 12,337.80 = 4,959.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.10/12,337.80 = 4,959.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.10x = 12,337.80 × 4,959.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.10x = 61,189,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189,935.99/8,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.27

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