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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.94, 12,657.54 and 6,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.94, 12,657.54 and 6,358.23 is: 9,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.94 : 12,657.54 = 6,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.94/12,657.54 = 6,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.94x = 12,657.54 × 6,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.94x = 80,479,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,479,550.55/8,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.91

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