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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.24, 11,651.82 and 5,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.24, 11,651.82 and 5,301.44 is: 7,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.24 : 11,651.82 = 5,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.24/11,651.82 = 5,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.24x = 11,651.82 × 5,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.24x = 61,771,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,424.62/8,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.21

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