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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.24, 12,664.92 and 3,512.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.24, 12,664.92 and 3,512.54 is: 5,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.24 : 12,664.92 = 3,512.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.24/12,664.92 = 3,512.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.24x = 12,664.92 × 3,512.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.24x = 44,486,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,486,038.10/8,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.21

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