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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.44, 12,366.12 and 3,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.44, 12,366.12 and 3,862.88 is: 5,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.44 : 12,366.12 = 3,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.44/12,366.12 = 3,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.44x = 12,366.12 × 3,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.44x = 47,768,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768,837.63/8,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.07

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