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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.44, 12,660.52 and 3,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.44, 12,660.52 and 3,247.44 is: 4,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.44 : 12,660.52 = 3,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.44/12,660.52 = 3,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.44x = 12,660.52 × 3,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.44x = 41,114,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,114,279.07/8,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.11

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