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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.46, 12,369.73 and 3,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.46, 12,369.73 and 3,863.34 is: 5,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.46 : 12,369.73 = 3,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.46/12,369.73 = 3,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.46x = 12,369.73 × 3,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.46x = 47,788,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,788,472.70/8,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.43

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