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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.40, 12,363.90 and 3,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.40, 12,363.90 and 3,049.60 is: 4,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.40 : 12,363.90 = 3,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.40/12,363.90 = 3,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.40x = 12,363.90 × 3,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.40x = 37,704,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,949.44/8,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.40

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