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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.95, 12,212.69 and 4,440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.95, 12,212.69 and 4,440.49 is: 6,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.95 : 12,212.69 = 4,440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.95/12,212.69 = 4,440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.95x = 12,212.69 × 4,440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.95x = 54,230,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,275.08/8,138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.06

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