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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.44, 12,524.04 and 3,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.44, 12,524.04 and 3,732.24 is: 5,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.44 : 12,524.04 = 3,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.44/12,524.04 = 3,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.44x = 12,524.04 × 3,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.44x = 46,742,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742,723.05/8,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.65

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