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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.91, 12,368.99 and 3,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.91, 12,368.99 and 3,050.83 is: 4,576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.91 : 12,368.99 = 3,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.91/12,368.99 = 3,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.91x = 12,368.99 × 3,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.91x = 37,735,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735,685.76/8,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.85

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