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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.07, 12,652.27 and 2,894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.07, 12,652.27 and 2,894.42 is: 4,336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.07 : 12,652.27 = 2,894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.07/12,652.27 = 2,894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.07x = 12,652.27 × 2,894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.07x = 36,621,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621,007.73/8,444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.89

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