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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.68, 12,370.48 and 3,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.68, 12,370.48 and 3,562.28 is: 5,344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.68 : 12,370.48 = 3,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.68/12,370.48 = 3,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.68x = 12,370.48 × 3,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.68x = 44,067,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,033.83/8,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.91

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