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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.64, 12,363.72 and 4,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.64, 12,363.72 and 4,346.56 is: 6,518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.64 : 12,363.72 = 4,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.64/12,363.72 = 4,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.64x = 12,363.72 × 4,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.64x = 53,739,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,739,650.80/8,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.13

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