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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.76, 12,370.92 and 4,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.76, 12,370.92 and 4,497.70 is: 6,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.76 : 12,370.92 = 4,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.76/12,370.92 = 4,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.76x = 12,370.92 × 4,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.76x = 55,640,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,640,686.88/8,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.61

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