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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.39, 12,650.45 and 4,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.39, 12,650.45 and 4,735.40 is: 7,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.39 : 12,650.45 = 4,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.39/12,650.45 = 4,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.39x = 12,650.45 × 4,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.39x = 59,904,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,904,854.00/8,444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.05

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