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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.44, 12,663.01 and 2,898.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.44, 12,663.01 and 2,898.33 is: 4,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.44 : 12,663.01 = 2,898.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.44/12,663.01 = 2,898.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.44x = 12,663.01 × 2,898.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.44x = 36,701,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701,581.77/8,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.24

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