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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.34, 12,363.36 and 2,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.34, 12,363.36 and 2,977.84 is: 4,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.34 : 12,363.36 = 2,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.34/12,363.36 = 2,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.34x = 12,363.36 × 2,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.34x = 36,816,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,816,107.94/8,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.62

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