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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.24, 12,474.08 and 3,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.24, 12,474.08 and 3,704.64 is: 5,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.24 : 12,474.08 = 3,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.24/12,474.08 = 3,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.24x = 12,474.08 × 3,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.24x = 46,211,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211,975.73/8,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.83

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