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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.69, 12,369.31 and 3,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.69, 12,369.31 and 3,562.68 is: 5,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.69 : 12,369.31 = 3,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.69/12,369.31 = 3,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.69x = 12,369.31 × 3,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.69x = 44,067,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,930.83/8,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.01

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