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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.32, 12,662.60 and 3,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.32, 12,662.60 and 3,511.02 is: 5,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.32 : 12,662.60 = 3,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.32/12,662.60 = 3,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.32x = 12,662.60 × 3,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.32x = 44,458,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,458,641.85/8,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.92

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