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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.92, 12,494.40 and 4,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.92, 12,494.40 and 4,439.44 is: 6,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.92 : 12,494.40 = 4,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.92/12,494.40 = 4,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.92x = 12,494.40 × 4,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.92x = 55,468,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468,139.14/8,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.71

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