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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.02, 12,667.78 and 4,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.02, 12,667.78 and 4,229.44 is: 6,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.02 : 12,667.78 = 4,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.02/12,667.78 = 4,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.02x = 12,667.78 × 4,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.02x = 53,577,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,615.44/8,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.04

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