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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.12, 12,367.62 and 3,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.12, 12,367.62 and 3,627 is: 5,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.12 : 12,367.62 = 3,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.12/12,367.62 = 3,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.12x = 12,367.62 × 3,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.12x = 44,857,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857,357.74/8,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.13

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