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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.54, 12,189.38 and 4,440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.54, 12,189.38 and 4,440.36 is: 6,652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.54 : 12,189.38 = 4,440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.54/12,189.38 = 4,440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.54x = 12,189.38 × 4,440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.54x = 54,125,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,235.38/8,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,652.94

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