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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.73, 12,195.95 and 4,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.73, 12,195.95 and 4,440.11 is: 6,656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.73 : 12,195.95 = 4,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.73/12,195.95 = 4,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.73x = 12,195.95 × 4,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.73x = 54,151,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151,359.55/8,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.81

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