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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.44, 11,197.96 and 4,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.44, 11,197.96 and 4,388.44 is: 6,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.44 : 11,197.96 = 4,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.44/11,197.96 = 4,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.44x = 11,197.96 × 4,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.44x = 49,141,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,141,536.62/8,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.06

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