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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.17, 12,349.77 and 4,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.17, 12,349.77 and 4,955.47 is: 7,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.17 : 12,349.77 = 4,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.17/12,349.77 = 4,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.17x = 12,349.77 × 4,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.17x = 61,198,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,198,914.74/8,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.30

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