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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.14, 12,306.22 and 7,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.14, 12,306.22 and 7,635.02 is: 11,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.14 : 12,306.22 = 7,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.14/12,306.22 = 7,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.14x = 12,306.22 × 7,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.14x = 93,958,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,958,235.82/8,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.97

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