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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.88, 12,195.89 and 4,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.88, 12,195.89 and 4,444.71 is: 6,659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.88 : 12,195.89 = 4,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.88/12,195.89 = 4,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.88x = 12,195.89 × 4,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.88x = 54,207,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207,205.35/8,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.46

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