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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.89, 12,669.12 and 3,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.89, 12,669.12 and 3,512.25 is: 5,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.89 : 12,669.12 = 3,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.89/12,669.12 = 3,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.89x = 12,669.12 × 3,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.89x = 44,497,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,116.72/8,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.74

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