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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.51, 12,367.35 and 2,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.51, 12,367.35 and 2,982.64 is: 4,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.51 : 12,367.35 = 2,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.51/12,367.35 = 2,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.51x = 12,367.35 × 2,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.51x = 36,887,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,887,321.89/8,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.17

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