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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.22, 12,273.54 and 4,440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.22, 12,273.54 and 4,440.86 is: 6,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.22 : 12,273.54 = 4,440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.22/12,273.54 = 4,440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.22x = 12,273.54 × 4,440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.22x = 54,505,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505,072.84/8,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.71

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