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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,135.64, 12,208.93 and 4,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,135.64, 12,208.93 and 4,440.52 is: 6,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,135.64 : 12,208.93 = 4,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,135.64/12,208.93 = 4,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,135.64x = 12,208.93 × 4,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,135.64x = 54,214,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214,002.00/8,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.77

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