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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.73, 12,660.26 and 3,518.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.73, 12,660.26 and 3,518.07 is: 5,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.73 : 12,660.26 = 3,518.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.73/12,660.26 = 3,518.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.73x = 12,660.26 × 3,518.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.73x = 44,539,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,680.90/8,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.26

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