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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.40, 12,394.44 and 3,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.40, 12,394.44 and 3,067.44 is: 4,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.40 : 12,394.44 = 3,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.40/12,394.44 = 3,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.40x = 12,394.44 × 3,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.40x = 38,019,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019,201.03/8,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.36

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