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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.87, 12,209.37 and 4,443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.87, 12,209.37 and 4,443.55 is: 6,659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.87 : 12,209.37 = 4,443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.87/12,209.37 = 4,443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.87x = 12,209.37 × 4,443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.87x = 54,252,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,946.06/8,146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.36

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