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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.08, 12,502.92 and 4,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.08, 12,502.92 and 4,447.44 is: 6,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.08 : 12,502.92 = 4,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.08/12,502.92 = 4,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.08x = 12,502.92 × 4,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.08x = 55,605,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,986.52/8,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.12

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