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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.44, 12,666.40 and 3,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.44, 12,666.40 and 3,177.68 is: 4,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.44 : 12,666.40 = 3,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.44/12,666.40 = 3,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.44x = 12,666.40 × 3,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.44x = 40,249,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249,765.95/8,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.99

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