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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.93, 12,370.85 and 3,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.93, 12,370.85 and 3,562.52 is: 5,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.93 : 12,370.85 = 3,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.93/12,370.85 = 3,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.93x = 12,370.85 × 3,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.93x = 44,071,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,071,440.38/8,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.28

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