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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.70, 12,367.05 and 5,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.70, 12,367.05 and 5,782.30 is: 8,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.70 : 12,367.05 = 5,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.70/12,367.05 = 5,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.70x = 12,367.05 × 5,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.70x = 71,509,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,509,993.22/8,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.45

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