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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.09, 12,668.87 and 4,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.09, 12,668.87 and 4,060.98 is: 6,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.09 : 12,668.87 = 4,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.09/12,668.87 = 4,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.09x = 12,668.87 × 4,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.09x = 51,448,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,448,037.85/8,444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.78

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