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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.44, 12,665.02 and 3,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.44, 12,665.02 and 3,250.44 is: 4,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.44 : 12,665.02 = 3,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.44/12,665.02 = 3,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.44x = 12,665.02 × 3,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.44x = 41,166,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,166,887.61/8,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.61

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