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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.18, 12,663.93 and 3,511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.18, 12,663.93 and 3,511.88 is: 5,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.18 : 12,663.93 = 3,511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.18/12,663.93 = 3,511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.18x = 12,663.93 × 3,511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.18x = 44,474,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474,202.49/8,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.22

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