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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.03, 18,516.45 and 4,444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.03, 18,516.45 and 4,444.10 is: 6,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.03 : 18,516.45 = 4,444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.03/18,516.45 = 4,444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.03x = 18,516.45 × 4,444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.03x = 82,288,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,288,955.45/12,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.30

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