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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.10, 12,444.78 and 4,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.10, 12,444.78 and 4,402.46 is: 6,601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.10 : 12,444.78 = 4,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.10/12,444.78 = 4,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.10x = 12,444.78 × 4,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.10x = 54,787,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787,646.16/8,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.64

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