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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.17, 12,366.25 and 4,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.17, 12,366.25 and 4,089.32 is: 6,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.17 : 12,366.25 = 4,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.17/12,366.25 = 4,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.17x = 12,366.25 × 4,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.17x = 50,569,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,569,553.45/8,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.98

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