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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.58, 12,660.03 and 3,517.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.58, 12,660.03 and 3,517.91 is: 5,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.58 : 12,660.03 = 3,517.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.58/12,660.03 = 3,517.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.58x = 12,660.03 × 3,517.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.58x = 44,536,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536,774.04/8,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.01

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