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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.62, 12,339.38 and 4,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.62, 12,339.38 and 4,902.02 is: 7,336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.62 : 12,339.38 = 4,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.62/12,339.38 = 4,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.62x = 12,339.38 × 4,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.62x = 60,487,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,487,825.85/8,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.65

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