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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.24, 12,544.88 and 4,204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.24, 12,544.88 and 4,204.31 is: 6,307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.24 : 12,544.88 = 4,204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.24/12,544.88 = 4,204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.24x = 12,544.88 × 4,204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.24x = 52,742,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,742,480.69/8,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.22

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