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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.94, 12,665.77 and 3,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.94, 12,665.77 and 3,250.94 is: 4,876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.94 : 12,665.77 = 3,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.94/12,665.77 = 3,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.94x = 12,665.77 × 3,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.94x = 41,175,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175,658.32/8,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.36

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