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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.18, 12,383.49 and 5,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.18, 12,383.49 and 5,444.76 is: 8,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.18 : 12,383.49 = 5,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.18/12,383.49 = 5,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.18x = 12,383.49 × 5,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.18x = 67,425,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,425,131.01/8,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.66

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