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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.08, 12,655.37 and 3,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.08, 12,655.37 and 3,244.04 is: 4,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.08 : 12,655.37 = 3,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.08/12,655.37 = 3,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.08x = 12,655.37 × 3,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.08x = 41,054,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,054,471.33/8,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.08

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