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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.44, 12,609.52 and 6,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.44, 12,609.52 and 6,254.44 is: 9,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.44 : 12,609.52 = 6,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.44/12,609.52 = 6,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.44x = 12,609.52 × 6,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.44x = 78,865,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,865,486.27/8,441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.66

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