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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.98, 12,509.73 and 4,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.98, 12,509.73 and 4,444.26 is: 6,664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.98 : 12,509.73 = 4,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.98/12,509.73 = 4,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.98x = 12,509.73 × 4,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.98x = 55,596,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596,492.65/8,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.66

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