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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.66, 12,662.50 and 3,507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.66, 12,662.50 and 3,507.96 is: 5,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.66 : 12,662.50 = 3,507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.66/12,662.50 = 3,507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.66x = 12,662.50 × 3,507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.66x = 44,419,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,543.50/8,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.94

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