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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.44, 12,656.70 and 6,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.44, 12,656.70 and 6,358.44 is: 9,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.44 : 12,656.70 = 6,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.44/12,656.70 = 6,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.44x = 12,656.70 × 6,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.44x = 80,476,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,476,867.55/8,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.42

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