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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.40, 12,666.56 and 3,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.40, 12,666.56 and 3,251.44 is: 4,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.40 : 12,666.56 = 3,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.40/12,666.56 = 3,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.40x = 12,666.56 × 3,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.40x = 41,184,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,559.85/8,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.14

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