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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.66, 12,368.61 and 3,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.66, 12,368.61 and 3,050.58 is: 4,576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.66 : 12,368.61 = 3,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.66/12,368.61 = 3,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.66x = 12,368.61 × 3,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.66x = 37,731,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,434.29/8,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.47

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