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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.30, 12,367.02 and 3,313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.30, 12,367.02 and 3,313.95 is: 4,971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.30 : 12,367.02 = 3,313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.30/12,367.02 = 3,313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.30x = 12,367.02 × 3,313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.30x = 40,983,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983,685.93/8,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.15

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