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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.93, 12,355.83 and 4,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.93, 12,355.83 and 4,548.90 is: 6,816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.93 : 12,355.83 = 4,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.93/12,355.83 = 4,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.93x = 12,355.83 × 4,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.93x = 56,205,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,435.09/8,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,816.97

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