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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.22, 12,659.51 and 3,517.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.22, 12,659.51 and 3,517.57 is: 5,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.22 : 12,659.51 = 3,517.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.22/12,659.51 = 3,517.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.22x = 12,659.51 × 3,517.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.22x = 44,530,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530,712.59/8,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.51

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