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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.28, 12,363.68 and 3,800.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.28, 12,363.68 and 3,800.11 is: 5,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.28 : 12,363.68 = 3,800.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.28/12,363.68 = 3,800.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.28x = 12,363.68 × 3,800.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.28x = 46,983,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983,344.00/8,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.91

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