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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.95, 12,214.19 and 4,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.95, 12,214.19 and 4,441.49 is: 6,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.95 : 12,214.19 = 4,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.95/12,214.19 = 4,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.95x = 12,214.19 × 4,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.95x = 54,249,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249,202.74/8,139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.56

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