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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.27, 12,654.24 and 6,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.27, 12,654.24 and 6,205.50 is: 9,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.27 : 12,654.24 = 6,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.27/12,654.24 = 6,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.27x = 12,654.24 × 6,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.27x = 78,525,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,525,886.32/8,444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.32

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