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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.01, 12,671.28 and 4,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.01, 12,671.28 and 4,061.91 is: 6,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.01 : 12,671.28 = 4,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.01/12,671.28 = 4,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.01x = 12,671.28 × 4,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.01x = 51,469,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,469,598.94/8,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.40

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